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2,318 People Assisted in Vernon Following the Bradley Creek Wildfire

The city says its emergency centre remains active as evacuees register for support and hotel space stays limited.

  • The City of Vernon says over 2,300 residents impacted by the Bradley Creek wildfire have received support through its Emergency Support Services, with the reception centre at Kal Tire Place remaining active.
  • Okanagan Indian Band Chief Dan Wilson reported an estimated 230 homes destroyed by the wildfire, describing the burn area as "a war zone" after surveying it by helicopter on Monday.
  • With 77 firefighters and 12 helicopters, the BC Wildfire Service battles the 2,852-hectare blaze while crews establish control lines and extinguish hotspots near homes along Bonneau Road.
  • Existing evacuation orders for the Township of Spallumcheen remain in place for 48 hours at least, though officials downgraded three properties at Heywood Armstrong Road and Salmon River Road to evacuation alerts.
  • Hot, dry weather with increased winds are expected over the coming days, and residents are urged to monitor official updates as the Wildfire Service manages the out-of-control blaze.
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