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B.C. extends state of emergency for wildfires to Aug. 29

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B.C. has extended its provincial state of emergency until Aug. 29 as wildfire risks remain high across the province.

Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes says residents will be home by the weekend

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The Summerland Sunday Market will return this weekend as the community continues its recovery.

Penticton shifts wildfire evacuees as convention centre capacity tightens

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Penticton is asking some wildfire evacuees already receiving support in the city to relocate from the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre as additional displaced residents arrive.

RCMP confirm death of 80-year-old woman due to Summerland wildfire

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An 80-year-old woman died while evacuating the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, RCMP said Sunday.

Penticton mayor says community rallying to support wildfire evacuees

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Penticton’s mayor said officials are watching the wind direction as the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire prompts evacuation orders and alerts for nearby areas.

Kelowna Airport facing cancellations as wildfires pose challenges

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Wildfires and smoky skies in the Okanagan have been affecting flights at Kelowna International Airport.
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“The community is really strong” Penticton-Summerland MLA speaks on Bald Range wildfire

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As the Bald Range wildfire continues to burn, Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee hopes to shed some light on the current situation.

Update: No significant growth on Bald Range Wildfire overnight, officials say no risk to Penticton

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The B.C. Wildfire Service reported growth of only 648 hectares overnight, the smallest overnight increase since the fire broke out late Friday afternoon.

Vernon-adjacent wildfire being held as evacuation restrictions ease

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The Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon, B.C. is now classified as being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service, as evacuation restrictions ease in parts of the North Okanagan.

Summerland, Penticton mayors respond as Bald Range wildfire forces evacuation

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Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes said residents should not expect to return home immediately as crews continue battling the Bald Range wildfire.
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RCMP investigating possible death amid Bald Range wildfire

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RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating a report of a possible death as a wildfire forces evacuations in the Summerland area.

Peachland resident recounts wildfire evacuation

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A Peachland resident forced from his home by the Bald Range wildfire said his family was prepared to evacuate but struggled to find a place to stay.
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