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UPDATE: Sicamous Landfill reopens, monitoring continues

Fire Lauren Accili - September 28, 2026

The Sicamous Landfill is closed today, Monday, Sept. 28 due to a fire at the landfill within the woodwaste pile.

Wildfire in Salmon Arm now held

Wildfires Lauren Accili - September 24, 2026

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

Evacuation alert issued for Princeton-Summerland Road as Bald Range wildfire threatens

WildfiresAugust 12, 2026

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.

Fire crews respond to small wildland fire in Eagle Bay

FireAugust 12, 2026

A small woodland fire in the Shuswap is now under control after quick response from firefighter yesterday, Aug. 11.

New Falkland wildland fire truck helps stop Highway 97 brush fire

FireAugust 12, 2026

The Falkland Fire Department's new wildland firefighting truck was put into action, where it helped prevent a wildfire from spreading.

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

WildfiresAugust 12, 2026

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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Thunderstorms could bring erratic winds to Bald Range Wildfire

WildfiresAugust 12, 2026

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

WildfiresAugust 11, 2026

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.

‘We can’t afford a human-caused wildfire’: 20,000 under evacuation orders in B.C.

Emergency ServicesAugust 11, 2026

Wildfire officials said crews are working around the clock at the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland to try to control the blaze and allow people to safely return home.

Clearer skies fuel increased activity at Bald Range wildfire

WildfiresAugust 11, 2026

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

WildfiresAugust 11, 2026

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.