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Cause of Summerland wildfire under investigation as RCMP examine reports of suspicious activity
Cause 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.
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