Wildfire Near Summerland, BC, Remains Active as Residents Return
Most evacuation orders have been lifted in Summerland, B.C., but wildfire officials say the destructive Bald Range blaze remains active and more growth is expected. While the eastern face of the fire facing the community has calmed enough to allow residents to return, the BC Wildfire Service says crews have been working along the Princeton-Summerland Road corridor and the fire’s southwestern flank. The service says that flank is challenging due to the fire behaviour and the difficult terrain. The fire, which has destroyed or damaged about 150 structures, is still classified as burning out of control and is about 227 square kilometres in size.
While most evacuation orders in Summerland, B.C. have been lifted, the Bald Range wildfire remains active and is expected to grow. Crews are working on the challenging southwestern flank of the fire. The blaze has already destroyed or damaged approximately 150 structures and is classified as burning out of control.
- Most evacuation orders in Summerland, B.C. have been lifted.
- The Bald Range wildfire is still active and more growth is expected.
- Crews are working on the southwestern flank and Princeton-Summerland Road corridor.
- The southwestern flank is challenging due to fire behavior and terrain.
- The fire has destroyed or damaged about 150 structures.
- The fire is classified as burning out of control.
- The fire is approximately 227 square kilometers in size.
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