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The RCMP has closed the northbound lanes of Highway 97 coming into Summerland, according to reports.
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UPDATE: Evacuation order issued for parts of Peachland due to Bald Range wildfire
You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience. Published 2:02 am Saturday, August 8, 2026 By Brittany Webster , Brendan Shykora, Brennan Phillips An evacuation order has been issued for the Upper Princeton and Renfrew neighbourhoods in Peachland due to the Bald Range wildfire. Central Okanagan Emergency Management is telling the residents to leave the designated area immediately. Failure to do so could result in injury and loss of life.
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