Activity picks up on the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, Peachland
The Bald Range wildfire near Summerland and Peachland, B.C., has grown to over 22,000 hectares, prompting ongoing emergency operations. Authorities are shifting incident command posts to accommodate returning residents while crews continue to manage the stubborn blaze.
Why it matters
Effective wildfire management is critical for public safety and infrastructure protection in regions increasingly prone to extreme climate events.
The Bald Range wildfire continues to burn out of control just outside of Summerland, B.C., and Peachland, and crews say strong fire behaviour was observed overnight.
Strong winds and low humidity kept crews busy along the southwestern flank of the fire, which has now grown to more than 22,000 hectares.
Crews say the fire remains quite stubborn, especially in difficult-to-reach terrain in the south and western portions of the fire.
Highway 97 is open, but the situation remains dynamic.
The Summerland Secondary School field has been used as a helicopter landing area for wildfire operations. For the safety of Summerland residents who are returning home, air operations will be moved to Penticton Airport by Aug. 21.
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