Les Mursza’s “off the grid” Green Mountain home burned in the Keremeos Creek Fire. A GoFundMe has been set up for a man who lost his home in the Keremeos Creek Fire. Friends have organized the fundraiser for Les Mursza, who was living off the grid in a remote location. “He left with nothing but the clothes on his back, even leaving behind his cat, which is believed to have perished in the fire. “Due to the unique and remote location of his home, Les was unable to secure either the structure or the contents. The devastating fire left him with nothing. We are raising money to help him rebuild his life,” wrote Kristy Redding. Mursza grew up in Kelowna and moved to the Green Mountain area 12 years ago. He worked at Twin Lakes Market. “Everybody knew Les in the community because he is so kind, friendly and kind. It’s important that we come together to help our friend through this terribly difficult time,” Redding adds. He notes that while Mursza has reached out to government officials for support, this money will only last for the short term. He is currently staying in a hotel in Keremeos. The money raised through the GoFundMe will be used to help him find and furnish a place to rent and get clothes, household items and food. His long-term goal is to restore his property and build a new, simple house. Redding says even that will be expensive, given inflation and construction shortages. The BC Wildfire Service has confirmed that one structure was destroyed by the Keremeos Creek Fire and several other homes and properties are under an evacuation order and evacuation alert. Photo: Contributed Les Mursza, who grew up in Kelowna, lost his remote home in the Keremeos Creek Fire.
