Smoke in B.C. Interior causing poor air quality but helping fire fight
Orange and yellow warnings cover much of Southern B.C. as 104 wildfires keep smoke levels high, officials said.
- On Sunday, Aug 9, Environment Canada issued an orange air quality warning for large portions of the Southern Interior as wildfire smoke blankets the region with no improvement expected throughout the day.
- Currently, 104 wildfires are burning across British Columbia, with five igniting in the last 24 hours, including the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, creating thick smoke across the region.
- Risk levels vary significantly across the region: Kamloops and the South Okanagan face a 10-plus, or very high risk, while the North Okanagan remains at a six, or moderate risk level.
- Officials recommend keeping windows and doors closed and using air cleaners; anyone spending time outdoors should wear a NIOSH-certified N95 respirator, while medical questions should be directed to HealthLink at 8-1-1.
- Poor air quality is expected to linger as smoke conditions can change quickly over short distances hour-by-hour, so residents should monitor EmergencyInfoBC for updates and follow local authority guidance.
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