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'Immediate threat to structures has passed' as Bald Range wildfire near Summerland remains held
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (245+ words) Published 9:44 am Sunday, August 30, 2026 The Bald Range wildfire remains held at a size of 25,163 hectares. As crews head into their fourth week of fighting the blaze, the BC Wildfire Service notes that the immediate threat to structures has now passed,…...
???Nothing like being home???: Evacuated Summerland seniors return from Osoyoos
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (708+ words) Published 3:14 pm Sunday, August 30, 2026 A group of seniors finally got to come home to Summerland after being evacuated for almost three weeks. On Friday afternoon, Aug. 28, the group of 30 seniors were able to step back home at the Summerland Seniors…...
Summerland Mayor, MLA, Minister encourage tourists visit, support businesses after wildfire
2+ week, 3+ day ago (440+ words) Published 5:46 pm Thursday, August 27, 2026 The Mayor of Summerland, its MLA, and the B.C. Minister of Forests are encouraging people to visit the Okanagan to help give local businesses a boost in the wake of a devastating wildfire, and to avoid spending…...
UPDATE: Bald Range wildfire still out of control, grows west of Summerland
2+ week, 5+ day ago (637+ words) Published 4:21 pm Tuesday, August 25, 2026 The Bald Range wildfire continues to grow west of Summerland. Eighteen days after it was discovered, the out-of-control blaze is now an estimated 25,171 hectares in size. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) on Tuesday said temperatures over the…...
UPDATE: BCWS working on response to three Central Okanagan spot fires
3+ week, 13+ hour ago (279+ words) Published 1:11 pm Sunday, August 23, 2026 BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) are responding to three wildfires in the Central Okanagan caused by lightning yesterday. Incident management teams working on the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland are working with other BCWS teams on tackling…...
UPDATE: Wildfire in Kelowna's Black Mountain being held
3+ week, 1+ day ago (106+ words) Published 7:39 pm Saturday, August 22, 2026 A wildfire the sparked in Kelowna’s Black Mountain area is now being held. The blaze is estimated at under one hectare in size and is not expected to grow. A lightening strike caused the wildfire. A…...
'A lot of work to be done' at Bald Range wildfire in Summerland
3+ week, 2+ day ago (621+ words) Published 5:54 am Friday, August 21, 2026 While the Bald Range wildfire rages on, most Summerland residents were able to return home on Thursday but remain on evacuation alert. Close to 450 properties are no longer under evacuation orders, except for those on Garnet…...
Summerland Strong: B.C. looks to support wildfire evacuees
3+ week, 5+ day ago (278+ words) Published 3:31 pm Tuesday, August 18, 2026 An initiative to show up for Summerland following the devestating Bald Range wildfire is grabbing attention as well as a bottle of wine. Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC), along with the BC Restaurants and Food Services…...
Kelowna reducing waterpark hours to support conservation efforts
3+ week, 5+ day ago (163+ words) Published 8:41 am Tuesday, August 18, 2026 In an effort to help save water, the City of Kelowna is reducing hours at three of its waterparks. The City Park Waterpark, Quilchena Splash Park and Ben Lee Waterpark daily hours have been reduced from…...
UPDATE: More Summerland wildfire evacuees could return home Sunday, CAO says
4+ week, 1+ day ago (938+ words) Published 2:30 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 By Logan Lockhart and Brady Ursel The pace is picking up on staged re-entry into Summerland for evacuees of the devastating Bald Range wildfire. “I’m planning on rolling with a larger area than originally planned tomorrow…...