Bald Range Wildfire Causes Mass Evacuations in Summerland, B.C.
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BC Wildfire Service, Summerland residents
Summerland, British Columbia, Canada
August 7, 2026
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The Bald Range wildfire erupted on August 7, growing to over 19,000 hectares. Over 12,000 people were forced to flee as the fire moved with extreme speed. One fatality has been confirmed, and numerous homes were destroyed.
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