Okanagan Wineries Battle Wildfire Crisis | Calgary News

Wildfires are tearing through British Columbia, displacing over 20,000 people and threatening the heart of the Okanagan Valley’s booming wine industry. With the Bald Range fire alone scorching more than 13,600 hectares, vineyards face smoke taint and potential crop loss as owners like Matt Sartor and Tyson Felt evacuate their homes and businesses. Sartor, whose family has been displaced twice, fears his grapes may be ruined, while Felt worries about lost tourism revenue during peak season. Even those with less direct exposure, like Jak Meyer, are bracing for damage. The full toll won’t be known until winemakers can return — but one thing’s certain: this year’s harvest is in serious jeopardy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f52135c6e8ebb302