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Penticton RCMP seek witnesses, issues caution regarding Summerland (Bald Range) wildfire
['Posted', 'Rattan Mall']
Indo-Canadian Voice
THE Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen Regional RCMP Detachment is seeking the public’s assistance as investigators work to identify the source of the Summerland (Bald Range) wildfire.
On August 7, the Penticton RCMP General Investigative Services (GIS) team responded to the reports of a fast-moving wildfire in the Summerland area.
Penticton RCMP, with supports from neighbouring RCMP detachments and Natural Resource Officers (NRO) from BC Conservation Services who are actively patrolling areas currently within the evacuation order, are checking in on properties and businesses.
On the afternoon of Sunday, August 9, one man was arrested within the evacuated order area of Summerland.
Anyone with information regarding the origin of the Summerland (Bald Range) wildfire should contact the Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen Regional RCMP Detachment at 250-492-4300.