Okanagan Air Quality
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Thick smoke sinks into Okanagan; air quality ranked among worst in the worldA site called IQAir, assigns a numeric value to the air quality, and Kelowna was sitting at 162 by Friday afternoon, which is deemed unhealthy.FireAug 4, 2023
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Irritating wildfire smoke once again blanketing Okanagan skies‘Wildfire smoke is a constantly-changing mixture of particles and gases which includes many chemicals that can harm your health.’WeatherAug 12, 2021
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Air quality deteriorates in Okanagan while Kamloops rating hits 10 + as wildfires rageThe air is hazy and the smell of smoke is strong in many Okanagan communities.EnvironmentJul 4, 2021
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Okanagan air quality warning ends after days of smoky skiesA special air quality statement for the Okanagan, Boundary, South Thompson and North Thompson regions of the B.C. Southern Interior has been lifted.Sep 21, 2020
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Okanagan socked in by U.S. wildfire smoke, conditions could improve by TuesdayA smoky skies bulletin, first issued by B.C.’s ministry of environment on Sept. 8 for the Okanagan, says the most widespread impacts of the smoke from wildfires raging in the northwestern U.S., will occur on Sunday.Sep 13, 2020
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Wildfire smoke from as far as Ontario and Siberia affecting B.C. air qualitySeniors, children and people with chronic health issues are advised to stay indoors and use air conditioning where possible.WeatherJul 25, 2018
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