20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path

20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in pathBy Canadian Press on August 8, 2026. The Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland, B.C., is shown in this Friday handout photo. Wildfire Service (Mandatory Credit) The Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland, B.C., is shown in this Friday handout photo. Wildfire Service (Mandatory Credit)Share this story:SUMMERLAND — More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near Okanagan Lake overnight as an explosive wildfire surged toward them, destroying homes in its path.