Reprieve in Okanagan fire fight, but desperate battle goes on

KELOWNA — The fire chief of West Kelowna says an 'army' of firefighters from across the province has managed to earn a reprieve for the city in the battle against a devastating wildfire.

KELOWNA — The fire chief of West Kelowna says an"army" of firefighters from across the province has managed to earn a reprieve for the city in the battle against a devastating wildfire.

Brolund told a Saturday morning briefing that the previous night's battle got a boost from calmer and cooler conditions, but the fight continues to expand.

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