Officials Confirm Wildfire Damaged 150 Structures in and Around Summerland, BC
Officials in British Columbia’s Okanagan region say a wildfire that devastated the area destroyed or damaged about 150 structures. Graham Statt, chief administrative officer for the District of Summerland, says the count includes about 40 structures in his community. The others were in nearby areas of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen including Faulder, where videos show homes reduced to blackened foundations. The damage assessment comes as provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is set to hold a news conference, as much of the southern half of B.C. remains blanketed in wildfire smoke. The news conference today is also to include Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene and Forests Minister Ravi Parmar.
A wildfire in British Columbia’s Okanagan region has resulted in the destruction or damage of approximately 150 structures. This includes about 40 structures within the District of Summerland, with others located in nearby areas like Faulder. The damage assessment is being released as much of southern B.C. continues to be affected by wildfire smoke.
- Approximately 150 structures were destroyed or damaged by a wildfire in the Okanagan region.
- The District of Summerland accounts for about 40 of the damaged structures.
- Other affected areas include Faulder within the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.
- The damage assessment coincides with widespread wildfire smoke across southern B.C.
- Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene, and Forests Minister Ravi Parmar are expected to provide updates.
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