UPDATE: Highway 33 reopens following fire in Joe Rich
Highway 33 near Kelowna has reopened following a grass fire this afternoon.
The Kelowna Fire Department said four firetrucks were on scene this afternoon, battling a small blaze that started from a car fire.
Witnesses say Highway 33 near Daves Road has reopened. The incident was first reported at roughly 4:40 p.m.
The RCMP could not be immediately reached for comment.
– This story was updated at 7 p.m. to include the highway's reopening.
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