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1. Article · Aug 8, 2026 · RON SEYMOUR

   Homes lost to Summerland fire, emotional Eby says (opens the original)

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   Homes have been destroyed by the Bald Range fire near Summerland, Premier David Eby said this afternoon. No precise information about the number of destroyed properties was conveyed during a press conference but Eby’s comments suggested the destruction was considerable. “Conditions are extremely dangerous and changing minute by minute,” Eby said. “The fire is moving incredibly quickly. “I know many families are facing an unimaginable day today,” Eby said, his voice choking up with

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2. Article · Aug 8, 2026 · Ron Seymour

   Entire town of Summerland evacuated due to wildfire (opens the original)

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   A dangerous new wildfire burning on the west side of Okanagan Lake that forced the evacuation of Summerland doubled in size overnight Friday. District officials issued the order, which went into effect at 12:10 a.m. local time, along with a declaration of a state of emergency. The order states that the Bald Range Wildfire is a significant threat to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in the evacuation area. The district lists its population as 12,042, as of 2021. Evacuation orders also ex

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