Tag: Bald Range

Officials warn wildfire season isn’t over, as Summerland residents begin to return home

The majority of Summerland residents are able to return home after an evacuation order was lifted, but it's still unclear how many homes may have been lost to the Bald Range wildfire.

‘We can’t afford a human-caused wildfire’: 20,000 under evacuation orders in B.C.

Wildfire officials said crews are working around the clock at the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland to try to control the blaze and allow people to safely return home.

Penticton mayor says community rallying to support wildfire evacuees

Penticton’s mayor said officials are watching the wind direction as the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire prompts evacuation orders and alerts for nearby areas.

RCMP confirm death of 80-year-old woman due to Summerland wildfire

An 80-year-old woman died while evacuating the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, RCMP said Sunday.
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

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B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

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