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Nationalvia The Globe and Mail· August 14, 2026 at 11:53 a.m.

Highway Reopens Through B.C. Fire Zone After Community Evacuation

Original headline: “Highway reopens through B.C. fire zone” — The Globe and Mail

Key takeaways

  • Highway 97 reopened in Summerland, B.C.
  • Wildfire forced evacuation of local community
  • Damage to property and forest reported

Highway 97 in Summerland, British Columbia, has reopened for the first time since a local evacuation order was issued due to a nearby wildfire. The highway had been closed since August 12, 2026, as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. A drive-through through the community revealed that some areas appear unscathed, while others show signs of damage and scorching from the fire. A guesthouse north of Summerland was heavily damaged by the flames.

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