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Evacuation orders lifted; bridge in Joe Rich is safe

The bridge over Darley Creek in Joe Rich is safe to use. Steve Beskidny/Global News

Some residents of Joe Rich, east of Kelowna, are being allowed back into their homes.

The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has rescinded Wednesday’s evacuation order for eight Philpott Road properties.

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It was issued because a bridge across Darley Creek was in danger of being washed out which would have isolated the residents.

An inspection shows the bridge is safe to use.

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