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Okanagan residents urged to be vigilant as warmer temperatures increase fire risk
Okanagan residents urged to be vigilant as warmer temperatures increase fire risk
Outdoor enthusiasts are loving it, but with the warm weather about to heat up even more this weekend, there's a concern for potential fire starts.
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