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B.C. ends state of emergency, but says wildfire risk remains high

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B.C.'s provincial state of emergency over wildfires ended Thursday, though officials warned the fire risk remains high.

Penticton Mayor talks about moving forward after Bald Range Wildfire relief efforts

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Looking back on the entire situation, Bloomfield said the response for evacuees in the City was uplifting to witness firsthand.

About 150 structures damaged or destroyed by Bald Range wildfire

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Emergency officials estimate about 150 structures have been damaged or destroyed by the Bald Range wildfire in Summerland and surrounding rural areas.

Summerland wildlife rehab centre vows to rebuild after losing everything to wildfire

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The operators of a Summerland wildlife rehabilitation centre destroyed by the Bald Range wildfire hope to rebuild by next spring after safely evacuating the animals in their care.

Bald Range wildfire leaves Summerland wineries, farmers bracing for losses

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Summerland wineries and fruit growers are assessing potential crop losses after a fast-moving wildfire forced evacuations at the height of harvest season.

Evacuation Order removed for Trout Creek area in Summerland

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The District recommends anyone returning to their property have a full tank of gas for their vehicles and bring a minimum of three days of food and essential supplies.
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Highway 97 reopens on limited daytime schedule through Summerland wildfire zone

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Highway 97 has reopened on a limited daytime schedule between Penticton and Peachland as crews respond to the Bald Range wildfire.

Quilpituk Creek wildfire now held, residents to get re-entry update Friday

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People forced from their homes by the Quilpituk Creek wildfire in Central Okanagan West are a step closer to returning home after the fire was classified as held.

Penticton showing its generosity towards wildfire evacuees

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The Bald Range wildfire grew slightly to 184 square kilometres in size as of today, an area larger than the City of Vancouver.

Eby says B.C. must rethink wildfire protection as fires grow more unpredictable

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Premier David Eby said B.C. may need to rethink how it protects communities from increasingly intense and unpredictable wildfires.
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Evacuation alert issued for Princeton-Summerland Road as Bald Range wildfire threatens

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An evacuation alert has been issued for Princeton-Summerland Road east of Thirsk Lake due to the Bald Range wildfire, according to the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.

REPLAY: Premier David Eby speaks in Penticton on Okanagan wildfires – Aug. 12

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Premier David Eby is scheduled to hold a media availability Wednesday afternoon in Penticton with local officials as wildfire response efforts remain active across the Okanagan.
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