Evacuations underway as wildfire near Summerland, B.C. explodes in size
Officials say the fast-moving blaze has forced more than 20,000 people to leave their homes and sent air tankers and helicopters to the scene.
- A fast-moving wildfire near Summerland, British Columbia, has grown to about 5,000 hectares, prompting evacuation orders and a state of emergency declaration.
- The wildfire caused a power outage and a boil water notice in Summerland due to untreated water entering the system after bypassing the local water treatment plant.
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UPDATE: Evacuation alerts expand as 9 helicopters respond to Summerland wildfire - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
UPDATE (6:30 P.M.) BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says crews are working to assess impacts to critical infrastructure as the Bald Range wildfire continues to rage in Summerland. Firefighters are currently establishing “heavy equipment lines” on the south end of the blaze, between Shingle Creek Road and Big Valley Road. The fire remains 10,340 hectares in size. Ninety-nine structural protection personnel are on scene. Nine helicopters and 108 firefig…
UPDATE: Evacuation alerts expand as 9 helicopters respond to Summerland wildfire - Northern Sentinel
UPDATE (6:30 P.M.) BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says crews are working to assess impacts to critical infrastructure as the Bald Range wildfire continues to rage in Summerland. Firefighters are currently establishing “heavy equipment lines” on the south end of the blaze, between Shingle Creek Road and Big Valley Road. The fire remains 10,340 hectares in size. Ninety-nine structural protection personnel are on scene. Nine helicopters and 108 firefig…
A rapidly spreading wildfire is raging in western Canada. More than 20,000 people were evacuated from their homes overnight Saturday, AP reports.
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More than 20,000 people have received evacuation orders in recent hours in western Canada following the huge progression of Friday's fire in the British Columbia region.Continue reading...
An uncontrolled fire of vegetation spreads rapidly in British Columbia, western Canada, forcing more than 20,000 people in Summerland and Peachland to leave their homes. The flames spanned about 95 square kilometers, and authorities face one of the fastest fires recorded in the region, BBC announces.
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