Bradley Creek wildfire complex remains held amid property destruction FAST-MOVING

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The Bradley Creek wildfire complex, comprising the Bradley Creek and Quilpituk Creek fires, is currently being held by crews despite unsettled weather and gusty winds that pose a risk of spot fires. The Quilpituk Creek fire is estimated at 1,291.9 hectares, while the Bradley Creek fire has grown to approximately 2,647.1 hectares. Suppression efforts include 129 firefighters, 11 helicopters, and 40 pieces of heavy equipment.

Significant destruction has occurred, with Okanagan Indian Band Chief Dan Wilson reporting that at least 230 properties were lost. While some evacuation orders have been partially rescinded, allowing residents in certain areas to return, a water quality advisory remains in effect for the Okanagan Indian Band water system.

Utility crews have been working to restore power; BC Hydro has successfully restored service to thousands of customers near Vernon and Clinton following damage from the fires and windstorms, though some outages persist. Highway 97 remains closed between Kickininee Provincial Park and Peachland.

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[● 6 SOURCES] Crews repaired and replaced nearly 75 poles damaged by wildfire and extreme weather near Vernon. ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com · coastmountainnews.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Approximately 230 customers in the Bradley Creek wildfire area remain without power. ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com · coastmountainnews.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Power has been restored to 2,700 customers impacted by the Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon. ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com · coastmountainnews.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Power was restored to 84 customers in the Kelly Lake area west of Clinton following the Pear Lake wildfire. ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com · coastmountainnews.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Restoring power in Clinton involved replacing approximately 200 destroyed poles and over six kilometers of line stringing. ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com · coastmountainnews.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The Village of Clinton has been under an evacuation order since July 24. ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com
[DISPUTED] The Bradley Creek wildfire covers 2,634.8 hectares. westknews.com · todayinbc.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The fire is not expected to grow beyond its current perimeter under current conditions. kelownacapnews.com · revelstokereview.com
[● 14 SOURCES] The Bradley Creek wildfire is classified as being held. kelownacapnews.com · revelstokereview.com · westknews.com · todayinbc.com · houston-today.com · +5 more
[DISPUTED] The Bradley Creek wildfire grew to 2,647.1 hectares as of August 10. westknews.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · todayinbc.com
[● 2 SOURCES] A water quality advisory remains in place for the Okanagan Indian Band water system in the rescinded evacuation areas. www.castanet.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The Bradley Creek wildfire complex covers both the Quilpituk Creek and Bradley Creek wildfires. haidagwaiiobserver.com · houston-today.com