Vancouver Chronicles -Scenes from the Bald Range wildfire: Evacuees wait for word in Penticton as firefighters battle to contain blaze

Smoke over Summerland as seen from Sun Rock Lookout in Naramata in Penticton the evening of Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
Volunteers help people affected by the Summerland fires at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Aug. 10, 2026.Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
Goats outside as people affected by the Summerland fires wait at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
Goats that were evacuated with their owner chow down on the “Evacuees welcome” sign outside the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
Volunteers help people affected by the Summerland fires at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Aug. 10, 2026.Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
Sharon Poulette and Rusty make their way inside the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
People affected by the Summerland fires wait at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
Walt Nickerson, a Summerland resident, leaves the grocery store in Penticton on Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
People stroll and play near Okanagan Lake Beach in Penticton on Aug. 10, 2026.Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
Police road block on Hwy 97 in Penticton on Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
People stroll near Okanagan Lake Beach in Penticton on Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
People on Okanagan Lake Beach in Penticton, on Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
Police road block on Hwy 97 in Penticton on Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
People walk back to their cars after shopping in Penticton on Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
The wildfire that has forced the evacuation of and created a state of emergency for Summerland.B.C. Wildfire Service
A pair of B.C. Wildfire Service firefighters tackle the Bald Range fire on the night of Aug 7/8, 2026.Photo by B.C. Wildfire Service
Image of the Bald Range Fire on Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by B.C. Wildfire Service /Government of B.C.
Image of the Bald Range Fire on Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by B.C. Wildfire Service /Government of B.C.
Image of the Bald Range Fire on Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by B.C. Wildfire Service /Government of B.C.
B.C. Wildfire Service do overnight suppression on the Bald Range fire near Summerland on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Photo by B.C. Wildfire Service
The wildfire that has forced the evacuation of and created a state of emergency for Summerland.Photo by B.C. Wildfire Service
The wildfire that has forced the evacuation of and created a state of emergency for Summerland.B.C. Wildfire Service
Volunteers Mario Majano (Pres., JCI Penticton) and Paula Murray outside Penticton Trade and Convention Centre Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
Volunteers Chris and Cathy Terris cook outside Penticton Trade and Convention CentrePhoto by Arlen Redekop /PNG
Volunteers, including Paula Murray (centre) outside Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on August 11, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
Tom Joseph with Molly, where people can get food, clothing and other help at Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on August 11, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
VANCOUVER, BC – August 11, 2026 – People can get food, clothing and other help at Penticton Trade and Convention Centre in Penticton, BC, August 110, 2026. (Arlen Redekop / Postmedia staff photo) (Story by Oksana Shtohryn) [PNG Merlin Archive]Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
A firefighting helicopter passes over Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on August 11, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
Volunteers outside Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on August 11, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
Smoke over Summerland as seen from Sun Rock Lookout in Naramata in Penticton the evening of Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG