Penticton is a BC city of 33k on Okanagan and Skaha lakes, known for its wine country, outdoor life, and tourism.
The Bald Range wildfire has grown to about 9,500 hectares, triggering evacuation orders in Summerland, Peachland and surrounding districts. A state of emergency grants authorities power to manage travel, supply protections and rescue coordination as more than 20,000 residents have been displaced across British Columbia.