Bald Range wildfire remains active as cold front approaches
Crews working to contain Bald Range wildfire in Sumerland (Image Credit: Vernon Matters Staff)
The Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland remains highly active, with crews now watching a cold front expected to move through the region Friday.
The roughly 22,000-hectare fire saw increased activity Tuesday as hot, dry conditions and gusty winds pushed flames across parts of the western flank.
BC Wildfire Service says more than 400 personnel, 70 pieces of heavy equipment and 12 helicopters are working on the blaze.
The approaching cold front could bring a significant change in conditions, but shifting winds could also make fire behaviour unpredictable and complicate suppression efforts.
Some Summerland residents have been allowed to return home as evacuation orders are downgraded, while hundreds of properties remain under evacuation orders or alerts.
Officials say residents returning home should expect to see smoke and active fire on the hillsides, with crews continuing to work around the clock.
