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Nationalvia The Globe and Mail· August 14, 2026 at 01:15 a.m.

Volunteers Flock to Okanagan Valley to Support Wildfire Evacuees

Original headline: “In B.C.’s Okanagan Valley, volunteers rally to support wildfire evacuees” — The Globe and Mail

Volunteers Flock to Okanagan Valley to Support Wildfire Evacuees

Key takeaways

  • Thousands of evacuees from the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland have been relocated to the Okanagan Valley.
  • The Penticton Sikh Temple is providing food support to evacuees through its temple.
  • Volunteer efforts are ongoing in response to the wildfire evacuation

In the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, a large-scale volunteer effort has been mobilized in response to the recent Bald Range wildfire near Summerland. Thousands of evacuees have been relocated to the area, and local residents are stepping up to provide support. The Penticton Sikh Temple has played a key role in this effort, serving as a food distribution center for those in need.

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