Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes says almost everyone has returned to the community, although some properties remain under evacuation order.
The properties still under evacuation are mainly concentrated in the Garnet Valley area as crews continue removing danger trees.
As of 12 pm today (Aug 21, 2026) these are properties still under Evacuation Order in the District of Summerland:
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- 11709 Mott St
- 13420 Mott St
- 13221 Durick Ave
- 13410 Durick Ave
- 12407 Blagborne Ave
- 12406 Blagborne Ave
- 13611 Cartwright Ave
- 14605 Cartwright Ave
- 14806 Garnet Ave
- 14810 Garnet Ave
- 14612/14614 Garnet Ave
- 14904 Denike St
- 18420 Garnet Valley Rd
- 19008 Garnet Valley Rd
- 19154 Garnet Valley Rd
- 20245 Garnet Valley Rd
- 21207 Garnet Valley Rd
- 21603 Garnet Valley Rd
- 22797 Garnet Valley Rd
- 23411 Garnet Valley Rd
- 25600 Garnet Valley Rd
- 26405 Garnet Valley Rd
- 27006 Garnet Valley Rd
- 27218 Garnet Valley Rd
- 27413 Garnet Valley Rd
- 28000 Garnet Valley Rd
- 28818 Garnet Valley Rd
- 25208/25210 Wildhorse Rd
- 25804/25808 Wildhorse Rd
- 18000 Bathville Rd (Landfill)
- 17202 Bathville Rd (Landfill)
- D 012-634-336 (Landfill)
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Crews are also working to restore power. Holmes says residents will be allowed to return home even if electricity has not yet been restored.He warns some neighbourhoods will not look the same because the fire affected parts of the community differently.“Some people came back to their neighbourhoods and nothing much has changed,” Holmes says. “Then there are other neighbourhoods where people may return to find their next-door neighbour has lost their home.”A recovery information centre has been set up at the George Ryga Arts and Cultural Centre and will remain open throughout the weekend, offering the same resources previously available at the evacuation centre. Residents needing information about re-entry and recovery can visit the centre.Both grocery stores in town have reopened, while other businesses continue cleaning up and preparing to welcome customers back.Holmes says a recovery plan is underway, beginning with support for property owners affected by the fire. Officials are talking with an organization that can sift through damaged properties to recover valuable personal belongings.“The past two weeks have felt like two years,” Holmes says. “As I always said, the hard work is just beginning now.”The Summerland Sunday Market will return this weekend as the community continues its recovery.
