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“While crews are making good progress, they are dealing with challenging terrain that makes restoration more complicated,” said BC Hydro.
The tours will be limited in size, with only two people per destroyed property allowed to visit. Identification will be required.
“Emergency Health Services attended and transported the man to hospital. He was later pronounced deceased,” said police.
The Bush Creek East wildfire is estimated at 43,067 hectares. It began on July 12, on the west side of Adams Lake before spreading and merging with the Lower East Adams Lake fire.
Winds in Kelowna have picked up, reaching 17 km/h on Tuesday night, 15 km/h on Wednesday morning, with gusts reaching 28 km/h at 4 a.m.