Summerland Fire

• About 150 structures damaged, destroyed by Bald Range wildfire, as most of Summerland returns

  The Bald Range wildfire is still listed as out of control and has now grown to 21,391 hectares since it was discovered 11 days ago.

  Fire

  Aug 18
  
• Man arrested in connection with suspicious South Okanagan fires

  RCMP said Tuesday that Gerrid Perrit, 49, has been charged with break and enter, mischief, and failing to comply with his probation order, relating to two fires earlier this week. 

  Crime

  Feb 6, 2024
  
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• Evacuation alert for Darke Lake Provincial Park as fire crews respond to new blaze near Summerland

  Firefighters are responding to a new blaze approximately 15 kilometres northwest of Summerland.

  Fire

  Aug 20, 2018
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• Last year this couple faced the Ashcroft wildfire, this year it’s Mount Eneas

  Properties in Meadow Valley near Summerland remain under an evacuation alert due to the Mount Eneas wildfire

  Jul 21, 2018
• Firefighters, workers jump into action to save Summerland-area vineyard

  Okanagan Crush Pad winery Garnet Valley vineyard saved by workers and fire crews.

  Jul 20, 2018
• B.C. wildfire update Thursday: Fires force more evacuations, local state of emergency

  The most serious fires are burning between Peachland and Summerland.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2018
• Meet the people on the front lines of the Finlay Creek wildfire

  It's been five days since the Finlay Creek wildfire sprung to life threatening the communities of Peachland and Summerland.

  Sep 6, 2017
• Finlay Creek wildfire south of Peachland now estimated to cover 1,500 hectares

  The Finlay Creek wildfire behaviour Monday is described as moderate with calm winds.

  Environment

  Sep 4, 2017
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• Wildfire crews called in to help battle fire near Summerland

  Birkner said the fire, which is in a grassy area, is displaying rank one and two behaviour.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2016