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Wildfire that forced Summerland to evacuate now under control, 25 days later
1+ week, 6+ day ago (402+ words) Published 7:02 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 By John Arendt/Summerland Review The Bald Range blaze that sparked west of Summerland on Aug.7 is now considered under control, according to BC Wildfire Service. The fire is listed as under control after growing to…...
New order slashes water use to protect North Okanagan salmon amid drought
2+ week, 2+ day ago (452+ words) Published 3:13 pm Friday, August 28, 2026 By Brendan Shykora/Vernon Morning Star A new fish protection order for the Bessette Creek watershed in the Thompson Okanagan is temporarily restricting water use to help safeguard Chinook salmon, which are under significant threat due…...
Bald Range wildfire near Summerland being held
2+ week, 2+ day ago (309+ words) Published 5:31 am Friday, August 28, 2026 By Jordy Cunningham/Kelowna Capital News 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…...
Crews conducting mop-up duties inside fire's edge at Bald Range blaze by Summerland
2+ week, 4+ day ago (401+ words) Published 5:33 am Wednesday, August 26, 2026 By Jordy Cunningham/Kelowna Capital News Progress is being made at the Bald Range wildfire, but more smoke and flame could be visible on Wednesday, Aug. 26, due to the forecasted high of 31 C. As of Wednesday morning,…...
Rising temperature could increase activity at Bald Range blaze by Summerland
2+ week, 5+ day ago (401+ words) Published 5:56 am Tuesday, August 25, 2026 By Jordy Cunningham/Kelowna Capital News While BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said it could take advantage of lower temperatures over the weekend, rising heat would increase activity on the western flank of the Bald Range wildfire…...
Evacuation alerts lifted in Peachland amid Bald Range wildfire in Summerland
2+ week, 5+ day ago (123+ words) Published 5:23 am Tuesday, August 25, 2026 By Jordy Cunningham/West K News Less than an hour after lifting all evacuation alerts at the Quilpituk Creek wildfire, the Central Okanagan EOC announced the same for all properties in Peachland and Electoral Area West…...
4 wildfires remain out-of-control between Coquihalla, Highway 5A, Highway 3
2+ week, 6+ day ago (269+ words) Published 6:50 am Monday, August 24, 2026 By Jordy Cunningham/Kelowna Capital News A thunderstorm over the weekend caused multiple wildfires to spark close to Tulameen and the surrounding area. As of Monday morning (Aug. 24), there are four out-of-control wildfires between the Coquihalla…...
Rain kept fire behaviour low at Bald Range blaze west of Summerland: BCWS
2+ week, 6+ day ago (360+ words) Published 5:45 am Monday, August 24, 2026 By Jordy Cunningham/Kelowna Capital News Rain over the weekend helped keep the Bald Range wildfire at bay over the weekend, but as temperatures rise, fire activity could as well. In its latest update from Sunday…...
Wildfire crews get a handle on 2 of 3 blazes near the Okanagan Connector
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (381+ words) Published 8:15 pm Sunday, August 23, 2026 By Ty Lim/Kelowna Capital News The Lacoma Creek wildfire that sparked off Highway 97C on Sunday is now considered held. The blaze grew to.009 hectares and is lightning-caused. Another lightning-caused fire in the North Missezula Lake…...
Riley Creek fire south of Lillooet still out of control at 3,799 hectares
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (400+ words) Published 8:10 pm Sunday, August 23, 2026 The Riley Creek wildfire south of Lillooet is still burning out of control, and was estimated at 3,799 hectares as of Sunday evening (Aug. 23). The area received some rainfall overnight on Aug. 22, which helped subdue fire activity…...