A 22-year-old woman missing from northern British Columbia could be in the Okanagan region, according to her family. Kira Hammerstrom was last seen on May 13 in Prince George, and a significant community effort to find her took place in the weeks following. Some of her belongings were found during the search, but she remains unlocated. The family is now expanding their efforts to include the Okanagan area, where they believe she may be.
The search for Kira has occurred amid a challenging wildfire season in British Columbia. Several small fires have been reported in Kelowna parks, prompting the RCMP to investigate suspected firebugs. The region has also seen a rise in evacuations due to wildfires, impacting local tourism and accommodations.
Tourism Kelowna reports that about 10 per cent of the city's tourism accommodations are vacant, with a similar percentage of occupied hotel rooms occupied by evacuees. These conditions highlight the broader impact of the ongoing wildfire season on the region.
The family continues to seek support and information to locate Kira, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. (castanet.net)
