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“It’s like a moonscape”: B.C. wildlife restoration experts on the challenges of recovering from increasingly intense wildfires

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B.C. land and wildlife experts warn recovery from increasingly intense wildfires can take years, requiring extensive restoration, funding and forest management.

Summerland Seniors Village residents return home after wildfire evacuation

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Residents of Summerland Seniors Village are returning home after being evacuated because of the Bald Range wildfire.

Out-of-control wildfire burns east of Summerland

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The BC Wildfire Service has discovered a wildfire burning east of Summerland earlier this afternoon.

RCMP seek witnesses in Bald Range wildfire probe, say man in viral video not suspect

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Penticton RCMP are asking for witnesses and video as investigators work to determine what started the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland.

Summerland evacuees face uncertainty over what awaits at home

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Summerland evacuee Shea MacDonald says uncertainty over what he and his neighbours will find when they return home has been one of the hardest parts of being forced out by the Bald Range wildfire.

Summerland firefighter loses home, stays on front lines as Bald Range fire grows

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The Bald Range wildfire grew to an estimated 15,590 hectares Monday morning, according to BC Wildfire Service, while evacuation orders issued by local authorities kept thousands of South Okanagan residents away from their homes.
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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.

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.
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