wildfire forces entire District of Summerland to evacuateBy Canadian Press on August 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckA dangerous new wildfire west of Summerland, B.C, has triggered an evacuation order for the entire district. District officials issued the order, which went into effect at 12:10 a.m. local time, along with a declaration of a state of emergency. The order states that the Bald Range Wildfire is a significant threat to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in the evacuation area. The Bald Range wildfire is just one of 104 active blazes in the province, and officials say an investigation into its cause remains ongoing.