- The Bradley Creek wildfire grew to 2,852 hectares and evacuation orders expanded on the Okanagan Indian Band; at least two homes and two outbuildings were lost in Spallumcheen.
- Mayor Christine Fraser confirmed two homes lost and two outbuildings lost, while 13 properties remained under Evacuation Order and 721 properties on Evacuation Alert.
- Crews’ efforts allowed the Township to shrink the Evacuation Order area and amend the alert areas despite the losses.
- The fire reached the western fence line of Davison Orchards’ Grandview Farm, but the farm said its crops and buildings are safe.
- The Hassan Arena reception centre is now closed, and the BC Evacuee Helpline is open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 1-800-387-4258.
- A chief says about 230 homes were destroyed by the B.C. wildfire.
- People are asked to avoid the evacuation order area and not to impede crews, emphasizing that access and egress for fire equipment is critical.
- Davison Orchards sent prayers to those who lost homes and thanked neighbours, friends, and firefighters serving on the frontlines.
The Bradley Creek wildfire has wreaked havoc in North Okanagan, burning approximately 230 homes and prompting expanded evacuation orders. The fire has grown to 2,852 hectares, with Mayor Christine Fraser confirming the loss of at least two homes and two outbuildings in Spallumcheen.123410
Despite the destruction, wildfire crews have made significant progress, allowing the Township to reduce the Evacuation Order area. However, 13 properties remain under Evacuation Order and 721 properties are on Evacuation Alert. Residents are urged to respect the evacuation zones as crews continue to address hazards and ensure access for firefighting equipment.
The fire came dangerously close to Davison Orchards’ Grandview Farm, burning up to the western fence line. Thankfully, the farm reported that their crops and buildings are safe, but many neighbors were not as fortunate. “Our prayers are with those who have lost their homes,” the farm stated, expressing gratitude for the firefighters on the frontlines of this disaster.67
The reception centre at Hassan Arena has now closed, but the BC Evacuee Helpline remains available from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 1-800-387-4258.89
“The fire has grown to 2,852 hectares and reached the western fence line of Davison Orchards' Grandview Farm, where crops and buildings are safe. Mayor Christine Fraser confirmed two homes and two outbuildings lost, with 13 properties under evacuation order and 721 on alert as crews shrink the order area.”
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