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BC Wildfire Service implements Area Restriction Order for Bald Range Wildfire near Summerland
BC Wildfire Service says the order limits access to Crown land and roads near the Bald Range blaze to protect suppression crews and the public.
- BC Wildfire Service implemented an Area Restriction Order for the Bald Range Wildfire west of Summerland, effective at noon on Aug. 29, 2026, to protect the public during ongoing fire suppression operations.
- Discovered Aug. 7 about 15 kilometres west of Summerland, the blaze destroyed about 150 structures and burned 25,191 hectares while hot, dry, and windy conditions forced the evacuation of an estimated 20,000 people.
- The Bald Range Wildfire is listed as "Being Held," meaning it is not expected to expand, though the restriction remains until Sept. 12 under the Wildfire Act requirement that "a person must not remain in or enter the restricted area without the prior written authorization of an official."
- Exceptions allow access for residents not under evacuation orders and officials supporting suppression activities, while individuals using the Princeton-Summerland Road or engaging in agricultural activities on Crown Range or Crown Grazing Lease properties may also enter.
- Under the Wildfire Act, the order applies specifically to Crown land within designated geographic boundaries, reflecting the continued need to protect the public in areas where ongoing fire suppression activities are taking place.
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