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Animal sanctuary among evacuees of Summerland wildfire
Faith Affleck runs Stars Piggly Wigglys Sanctuary in Summerland and is currently staying in Okanagan Falls with two of her rescues.
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This briefing comes as thousands of people remain out of their homes due to the Bald Range wildfire, which sparked on Friday afternoon.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCause of Summerland wildfire under investigation as RCMP examine reports of suspicious activity
The Penticton RCMP, along with neighbouring RCMP detachments, are actively patrolling areas currently within the evacuation order, checking in on properties and businesses.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSummerland farmers can return to wildfire evacuation zone to care for their animals
Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham said the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has established a pass system specifically for farmers and ranchers to relocate livestock.Read original ↗
Society · Global News‘Explosive’ Summerland wildfire creating conditions ‘never seen before’
The BC Wildfire Service says it is one of the most challenging fires this province has ever faced, involving helicopter rescues of dozens of people trapped behind the fire line.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSummerland wildfire forces large numbers of seniors in residential care to relocate
David Hickey, a driver with the High Acuity Response Team, helped receive dozens of seniors at Kaigo Senior Living Facility in Kelowna.Read original ↗
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