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Summerland wildfire grows to 9,500 hectares forcing evacuation, closes Hwy. 97

Wildfires John White -
More than 12,000 people have been ordered out of Summerland as a wildfire west of the community grows to 9,500 hectares and Highway 97 is closed through the area, cutting the main route between Penticton and Peachland.

Summerland loses power as entire community evacuated ahead of wildfire

Wildfires John White -
Summerland is without power after its entire population was ordered to evacuate as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens the community.

More than 12,000 people ordered to evacuate Summerland as explosive wildfire surges

Wildfires John White -
More than 12,000 residents of Summerland, B.C., have been ordered to leave the community as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens the South Okanagan municipality.

South Okanagan wildfire explodes to 5,000 hectares; evacuation order issued

Wildfires Kolten Bezooyen -
The fast-growing Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland in B.C.'s Okanagan was estimated at 5,000 hectares Friday night, prompting evacuation orders in the area.

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