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The Bald Range wildfire near Summerland is still burning fiercely, devouring over 191 square kilometers and causing significant property loss—though exact home counts remain undisclosed. Highway access through the area is now strictly limited to daytime hours only, with no stops or exits allowed, as fire behavior could force rapid changes. Smoke has blanketed the province, pushing air quality alerts to orange in the Fraser Valley, urging vulnerable populations to stay indoors. In a separate incident, a suspect was arrested for starting a small field fire—a move officials say will not be tolerated amid the province’s emergency state. Meanwhile, the B.C. SPCA has rescued over 100 animals—including a gecko—and is helping reunite them with owners displaced by evacuations.

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