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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.

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The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has rescinded Wednesday’s evacuation order for eight Philpott Road properties.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