80-year-old woman dies while fleeing aggressive Bald Range fire near Summerland
Penticton RCMP said the Meadow Valley resident was attempting to leave her home with one member of her family when she reportedly died suddenly.
An 80-year-old woman from Meadow Valley, Penticton, lost her life while trying to escape the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland on Friday night. She and another family member were attempting to leave their home when she reportedly died suddenly, according to the Penticton RCMP. Police have attributed her death to the wildfire, stating that this tragic event has deeply affected the entire region.
Supt. Beth McAndie of the Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen Regional RCMP detachment expressed condolences for the family, who are currently seeking privacy during this difficult time. The British Columbia Coroner's Service is currently investigating the incident. The Bald Range fire, which began on Friday night, has since grown to cover 13,618.2 hectares and has resulted in five evacuation orders and four evacuation alerts. The fire has reportedly destroyed homes and structures in its path.
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