National· August 17, 2026 at 04:51 p.m.
Wildfire Near Summerland, BC: Evacuation Orders Downgraded as Residents Return Home
Key takeaways
- Wildfire near Summerland, BC has forced over 500 people to evacuate their homes.
- Evacuation orders have been downgraded in some areas, allowing residents to return home.
- The wildfire has burned over 1,000 hectares of land and is currently 5% contained.
Firefighters in British Columbia are battling a wildfire near the town of Summerland. The evacuation orders for the Trout Creek neighbourhood and sections along Highway 97 have been downgraded to alerts, allowing some residents to return home.
The wildfire, which started on July 8, has forced over 500 people to evacuate their homes. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
'We are making progress,' said BC Wildfire Service information officer Taylor MacDonald. 'But we need continued cooperation from the public and caution as we work towards full containment.'
The wildfire has burned over 1,000 hectares of land and is currently 5% contained.
'We are hopeful that the weather will cooperate with us,' said MacDonald. 'But we need to remain vigilant as conditions can change quickly.'
