Charred road to recovery as crews work to restore services in B.C.’s south Okanagan

Summerland, a community in B.C.'s south Okanagan, is working to restore services following the Bald Range wildfire, which forced the evacuation of around 20,000 people. While the immediate wildfire threat has subsided, fire crews are relocating their command post to focus on areas with active fire. Utility and telecommunications crews are working to restore services on the western shores of Okanagan Lake, where the fire destroyed about 150 structures.

Approximately 125 active wildfires are currently burning across B.C., with around 40% of them out of control.

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