National· August 17, 2026 at 07:00 p.m.
Summerland Wildfire: Evacuation Lifted for Some Residents as Firefighting Efforts Continue
Key takeaways
- Firefighters have made progress in containing a large wildfire near Summerland, BC
- Some evacuated residents are allowed to return home
- The fire has destroyed several buildings and displaced thousands
Firefighters have made significant progress in containing a large wildfire near Summerland, British Columbia, allowing some evacuated residents to return home. Crews are currently holding the blaze on three sides, but face challenging conditions on its western front. The fire has destroyed several buildings and forced thousands to flee their homes.
