Bald Range Wildfire Near Summerland Downgraded, Now Considered 'Being Held'
BCWS says the fire will stay within its current perimeter as crews continue mop-up and patrol work with 378 firefighters and 10 helicopters on scene.
- On Thursday, the BC Wildfire Service announced the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland is being held, meaning it is projected to remain within its current perimeter of about 252 square kilometres.
- As one of the most destructive fires in British Columbia this season, the blaze destroyed or damaged about 150 structures and forced the evacuation of about 20,000 residents in Summerland and surrounding communities.
- Fire suppression efforts continue with 378 wildland firefighters, including 100 Mexican wildland firefighters, alongside 10 helicopters and 57 pieces of heavy equipment working on scene.
- Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes noted the community now faces concerns regarding its damaged watershed, saying, "We're just starting to really see the magnitude of it."
- Federal Minister of Emergency Management Eleanor Olszewski visited the area on Friday as Holmes seeks answers regarding what relief the community can expect for recovery.
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Wildfire Near Summerland, BC, That Forced Thousands to Evacuate Being Held
The wildfire that forced thousands to flee their homes in British Columbia’s South Okanagan region earlier this month is now classified as being held. The BC Wildfire Service says the blaze is expected to remain within its current perimeter of about 252 square kilometres west of Summerland. It’s also no longer classified as a wildfire-of-note, leaving two such fires in the province—one near Boston Bar and another near Clinton. The blaze near Sum…
Bald Range wildfire near Summerland being held - The Northern View
A sign of relief to much of the South Okanagan as the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland is now being held. According to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), this means “that it is projected, based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, to remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary.” The fire was changed to being held on Thursday, Aug. 27, just after 7 p.m. At this time, however, six evacuation orders and three evac…
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Wildfire near Summerland, B.C., declared held, but recovery just beginning says mayor
SUMMERLAND - The mayor of the Summerland, B.C., says the work of recovering from the fire that forced the entire community to evacuate is just beginning, despite the blaze being declared held by firefighters.
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