The statement comes at a time when the region is experiencing continued warm, dry conditions, with a mix of high wind gusts -- causing increased fire behavior.
As Kelowna residents woke up to the sight and smell of wildfire smoke on Sunday, Environment Canada has issued another special air quality statement for parts of the region.
“People with lung disease or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke,” said Environment Canada. The special air quality statement comes at a time when the region is experiencing continued warm, dry conditions, with a mix of high wind gusts, and that’s causing fire behaviour to increase.Trending Now“This weekend, it was forecasted higher temperatures and lower humidities and stronger winds,” said BC Wildfire Service fire information officer, Shaelee Stearns.
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