Bald Range Fire
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Seniors forced to flee B.C. wildfire found safe due to Apple AirTag, help from strangersHelen Gonzalez said she and her sister didn't know what to do until she remembered that their dog, Christy, had an Apple AirTag on her collar.Fire26 mins
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Summerland farmers can return to wildfire evacuation zone to care for their animalsMinister of Agriculture Lana Popham said the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has established a pass system specifically for farmers and ranchers to relocate livestock.Fire2 hours
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Latest on the Bald Range wildfire shows some fire growth expected on MondayThe BC Wildfire Service said the Bald Range fire grew approximately one to 1.5 kilometres on the northwestern and southern portions on Sunday night.Fire3 hours
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80-year-old woman dies while fleeing aggressive Bald Range fire near SummerlandPenticton RCMP said the Meadow Valley resident was attempting to leave her home with one member of her family when she reportedly died suddenly.FireAug 9
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Feds approve assistance to help B.C. fire evacuees with shelterSome wildfire evacuees in Penticton, B.C. reported having long wait times to register for assistance, with those who were interviewed saying they waited more than 14 or 15 hours.CanadaAug 9
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Video captures Faulder residents rescuing their dogs from vehicle surrounded by flamesA video has surfaced online that captures the dramatic moments when Faulder residents were trying to rescue their dogs from a vehicle that was surrounded by flames.FireAug 8
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‘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.FireAug 8
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As massive B.C. wildfire raged, groups worked to rescue livestock, animalsWhen the Bald Range wildfire sparked near Summerland on Friday afternoon, thousands of residents prepared to leave their homes. But many have livestock and animals to care for.FireAug 8
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RCMP report a possible fatality from massive Summerland fireRCMP said officers continue to provide emergency response and assistance following the Bald Range fire that grew quickly and forced thousands to flee their homes.FireAug 8
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Summerland wildfire forces large numbers of seniors in residential care to relocateDavid Hickey, a driver with the High Acuity Response Team, helped receive dozens of seniors at Kaigo Senior Living Facility in Kelowna.FireAug 8
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