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Bald Range Wildfire Near Summerland Downgraded, Now Considered 'Being Held'
BC Wildfire Service says the blaze is projected to stay within its current perimeter as crews continue suppression and monitoring with 378 firefighters on scene.
- On Thursday, the BC Wildfire Service declared the Bald Range wildfire 'being held,' projecting it to remain within its current 252-square-kilometre perimeter west of Summerland as 24-hour operations scaled back.
- The fire, which ignited on August 7, forced roughly 20,000 residents to evacuate and destroyed or damaged about 150 structures, with nearly every home in Faulder reduced to rubble.
- Suppression efforts include 378 wildland firefighters, 10 helicopters, and 57 pieces of heavy equipment, bolstered by 100 Mexican firefighters who returned after their rest days on Thursday.
- Mayor Doug Holmes expressed concerns about ash and algae contaminating Summerland's watershed, while federal Minister of Emergency Management Eleanor Olszewski visited Friday to coordinate relief matching public donations.
- Starting at noon on Saturday, an area restriction order takes effect to protect public safety and prevent interference with suppression operations, remaining in place until September 12 unless rescinded.
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