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Wildfire in Salmon Arm now held

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An out of control wildfire between South Canoe and Larch Hills is now classified as being held. 

“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.

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.

Salmon Arm mayor urges wildfire preparedness amid quieter season

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Salmon Arm Mayor Alan Harrison said he is grateful for a quieter wildfire season and residents should use the opportunity to prepare for possible emergencies.

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.
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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.

Thunderstorms could bring erratic winds to Bald Range Wildfire

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The Bald Range wildfire has grown to 18,450 hectares as crews work to strengthen containment lines and prepare for thunderstorms that could increase fire activity, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service.

‘We all just want to go home’: Frustration grows as Summerland evacuees wait for answers

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Frustration is growing among Summerland evacuees who want to know when they can return home, but emergency officials said Tuesday the volatility of the Bald Range wildfire makes it impossible to give them a firm timeline.

Clearer skies fuel increased activity at Bald Range wildfire

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Clearer skies overnight contributed to increased activity at the Bald Range wildfire as exceptionally dry fuels and shifting winds challenged crews Tuesday, Aug. 11.
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REPLAY: B.C. officials provide wildfire, emergency update – Aug. 11

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B.C. officials are providing a provincial update Tuesday at 11 a.m. as major wildfires in the Okanagan have forced thousands of people from their homes and prompted widespread evacuation orders and alerts.

Province adds accommodation, support for Summerland-area wildfire evacuees

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The B.C. government has secured more than 1,000 hotel rooms in the Okanagan and increased staffing for its evacuee helpline as people leave their homes because of the Bald Range wildfire.
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