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When wildfires force residents from their homes, knowing an evacuation route exists may not be enough. A Kelowna, B.C., technology company is working to help emergency officials better understand the condition of back roads that could become critical escape routes during a disaster.But what happens if the road meant to get people to safety is riddled with potholes, loose rock and washouts, or isn’t suitable for the vehicle they’re driving? That’s the question Kelowna entrepreneur Ryan Gallagher has been trying to answer since the 2023 wildfire season.That experience led Gallagher to create Back Road Intel, a system that uses sensors…

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