Wildfire Near Summerland, BC, That Forced Thousands to Evacuate Being Held
The wildfire that forced thousands to flee their homes in British Columbia’s South Okanagan region earlier this month is now classified as being held. The BC Wildfire Service says the blaze is expected to remain within its current perimeter of about 252 square kilometres west of Summerland. It’s also no longer classified as a wildfire-of-note, [...]
The wildfire in British Columbia’s South Okanagan region, west of Summerland, has been classified as ‘being held’ by the BC Wildfire Service. The blaze, which covered approximately 252 square kilometres, is expected to stay within its current perimeter. This fire was one of the most destructive of the season, resulting in the destruction or damage of about 150 structures and forcing 20,000 people to evacuate.
- The wildfire west of Summerland, British Columbia, is now classified as ‘being held’.
- The blaze is expected to remain within its perimeter of approximately 252 square kilometres.
- It is no longer classified as a wildfire-of-note.
- The fire destroyed or damaged around 150 structures.
- 20,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes.
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