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Crews make more headway on Joe Rich fire; 28 still under evacuation order
KELOWNA - Crews working on the Huckleberry wildfire over night took advantage of calm winds and cooler temperatures to stay ahead of the Huckleberry wildfire in Joe Rich keeping it entirely contained, officials say. The fire has not grown since it started Friday, July 3, according a 8 a.m. release by the emergency operations centre....
JOE RICH FIRE: YOU CAN GO BACK HOME!
KELOWNA - The Emergency Operations Centre advises effective at 8:00 p.m. tonight, the outstanding Evacuation Order for the 55-hectare Joe Rich interface face is rescinded. None of the 28 properties in the Highway 33 and Huckleberry Road area remain under Evacuation Order and all residents are now able to return to their homes. These properties...
UPDATE: Kelowna teen located
KELOWNA - UPDATE: Tyler Leski has returned home safe. Kelowna RCMP need help finding Tyler "Marshall" Leskie, last seen in Ben Lee Park Saturday evening, July 4. Leskie, 17, didn't return home Saturday, says Staff Sgt. John Jordan. He has several medical issues which "are concerning given his absence." Leskie is described as Caucasian, 5'7",...