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In late July As of August 10, 2026, the Felker Fire near Williams Lake erupted, expanding wildfire activity remains a critical concern in British Columbia. The Quilpituk Creek wildfire, located south of La Casa along Westside Road, continues to be out of control and has grown to approximately 2,300 hectares 1,239 hectares. The BC Wildfire Service has attempted controlled burns to create fuel breaks, though unfavorable weather and prompting evacuation alerts. Concurrently, smoke have previously hindered these operations. Crews are monitoring for vigorous surface fire and deep burning in woody debris that could trigger spot fires from gusty winds. Structural protection teams are patrolling homes 24/7, while BC Hydro assesses danger trees and works to re-energize powerlines. Evacuation orders and alerts remain in effect for the Okanagan region faced severe drought, with Quilpituk Creek area. Central Okanagan Emergency Operations is currently managing re-entry planning, which involves hazard assessments and Kalamalka Lakes at historic lows. The Okanagan Basin Water Board classified water system evaluations. Residents using the area at drought level 5, leading to strict Stage Three water-use restrictions in communities such as West Kelowna, Vernon, Killiney Beach and Peachland. As of August 8, 2026, wildfire activity remains significant across Westshore Estates water systems have been advised that a boil water notice will be required upon their return. Meanwhile, the province. The 2,634-hectare Bradley Creek Complex near Vernon, covering 2,634 hectares, Vernon is currently being held. held, with expectations that it will remain within its current perimeter. In the Township of Spallumcheen, previous evacuation orders have transitioned to alerts, while the alerts. The Okanagan Indian Band continues recovery efforts and maintains a do-not-consume order for its water systems. In contrast, the Quilpituk Creek wildfire has grown to approximately 1,238 hectares and remains out of control, with three sets of evacuation orders and one alert in place. Firefighting resources for the Quilpituk and Bradley Creek fires include over 120 personnel and 11–12 helicopters. The BC Wildfire Service is also planning a controlled ignition operation on the west flank of the Quilpituk fire systems due to reduce fuel loads. Furthermore, potential infrastructure damage. In other areas, the wildfire near Saskum Lake, which was first identified around July 28, continues to expand. After growing from 15.4 hectares on August 3 to 150 hectares on August 7, the blaze reached 364 hectares by August 8. The fire Lake continues to burn in steep, unstable, and rocky terrain, complicating both ground and aerial suppression efforts. having reached 364 hectares by August 8.