Top storyWildfire threatens Summerland homes and businesses
Wildfire crews have intensified efforts in British Columbia’s Okanagan region as the Bald Range fire continues to burn out of control, threatening homes and local businesses in Summerland. The blaze,…
B.C. declares state of emergency after Summerland wildfire evacuation
B.C. Officials have declared a provincial state of emergency following a wildfire that forced the complete evacuation of the community of Summerland. The decision was announced by Kelly Greene, Minist…
Horse trainer escapes wildfire with herd in Summerland
A horse trainer in the South Okanagan narrowly escaped the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, managing to evacuate a herd of horses just in time. Michelle Van Baalen described the harrowing experien…
Highway 97 closure near Summerland extended until Saturday
Highway 97 near Summerland may remain closed until Saturday due to the Bald Range wildfire. The closure affects the stretch between Summerland and Peachland, with no estimated reopening date provided.…
Summerland Residents Informed of Primary Care Options During Evacuation
Summerland residents have been informed of primary care options as the community is evacuated. The South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice is providing key information to patients about…
Alberta Sends Firefighters to Assist with BC Wildfire Evacuations
Alberta has sent firefighters and equipment to help combat wildfires in British Columbia, as evacuation orders now cover the entire Summerland community and surrounding areas. The town of Summerland,…
20,000 Evacuees Fled B.C. Wildfire as Fire Spread Rapidly
A wildfire that rapidly spread through the Summerland area in British Columbia forced approximately 20,000 people to evacuate over the weekend. The blaze, which began about 15 kilometers northwest of…
Wildfire near Summerland expands, forces evacuations
The Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland has grown significantly, expanding by two kilometers around its perimeter. As of Monday evening, the blaze covers 15,590 hectares, with clearer skies and str…
B.C. Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Summerland Community
A wildfire near Summerland, B.C. Has forced the evacuation of the entire community, affecting around 20,000 residents. The blaze, known as the Bald Ridge wildfire, began about 15 km northwest of Summe…
Summerland Evacuated as Bald Range Wildfire Forces Mass Departures
Summerland, British Columbia, remains under evacuation orders as the Bald Range wildfire continues to expand, displacing thousands of residents. The fire, which erupted rapidly over the weekend, has p…
B.C. wildfire forces Summerland evacuation as residents flee for safety
Residents of Summerland, British Columbia, were forced to flee their homes as a rapidly spreading wildfire threatened the area, prompting a full evacuation of the community. The blaze, known as the Ba…
Wildfire Forces Evacuations in British Columbia
A wildfire in the Okanagan region of British Columbia has forced mass evacuations and prompted officials to declare a state of emergency. The blaze, which has rapidly spread, has displaced thousands o…