Watch live: BC Wildfire, RCMP, Summerland officials hold media briefing
This briefing comes as thousands of people remain out of their homes due to the Bald Range wildfire, which sparked on Friday afternoon.
The live media briefing was held on Monday evening to discuss the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, B.C. The focus of the discussion was on protecting people and critical infrastructure. Director Graham Statt of the Regional Emergency Operations Centre stated that the response phase of the wildfire situation is ongoing and that people are not yet allowed to return to affected communities, including Summerland, parts of Peachland, and Faulder.
Temporary access requests are being provided for critical purposes such as farmers and ranchers to feed and tend to their animals left behind. Planning for the re-entry phase is underway, and crews are gathering reports on utility and infrastructure across the community to ensure safety before any public return. The re-entry process will be staged or phased, and more information will be shared as plans are finalized.
The final phase is the recovery phase, which involves rebuilding the community, with each part of the community being impacted differently. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the RCMP are looking into any reports of suspicious activity.
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