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B.C. RCMP confirm death of 80-year-old woman due to Summerland wildfire
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RCMP said one person has died near Summerland as a result of the Bald Range wildfire.
Penticton RCMP said an 80-year-old woman died suddenly early Saturday morning while she and a family member were trying to evacuate her home in the Meadow Valley area.
“Police believe her death to be a result of the wildfire,” said the RCMP on Sunday evening.
“Officers are working closely and providing full supports to the impacted family, who are asking for privacy at this time.”
The fast-moving Bald Range wildfire was detected Aug. 7 and has forced thousands of people from their homes in the District of Summerland and surrounding areas.