More Philpott Road wildfire evacuees allowed to go home

By Kimberly Davidson Global News

Posted August 28, 2017 1:40 pm EST

Updated August 29, 2017 9:16 pm EST

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Watch: More evacuees who were forced to flee the Philpott Road wildfire last week were able to return home Monday. Numerous evacuation orders were downgraded as the fire moved away from some neighbourhoods east of Kelowna. However, the community of Joe Rich is not out of the woods when it comes to being entirely safe from the nearby flames. The nearly 500 hectare wildfire remains largely uncontained. Megan Turcato has the latest – Aug 28, 2017

Because of progress being made on the Philpott Road wildfire, Central Okanagan Regional District Emergency Operations is allowing a further 120 evacuees from 52 Joe Rich properties to go home.

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Some residents living along Sun Valley Road, Peregrine Road and one property on Goudie Road will remain on evacuation alert.

Properties now on evacuation alert include:

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6785 Goudie Road
8315 – 8751 Peregrine Road
6738 – 8011 Sun Valley Road

Returning residents are asked to stay clear of emergency vehicles and crews.

Household pets can be brought onto the properties, but larger animals like horses or livestock are not allowed back at this time, due to the changing nature of the fire.

WATCH: Evacuees cope with uncertainty during Philpott Road fire

The evacuation order remains in place for 160 properties affecting 380 residents.

Watch Below: Joe Rich’s fire chief gives an update on the status of the blaze on Monday, August 28 and the work being done to protect homes.