Wildfire smoke blankets Kelowna, prompting health warnings and disrupting summer plans
Thick wildfire smoke shrouded Kelowna, B.C., on Thursday, obscuring the city’s signature lake views, disrupting tourism and prompting public health officials to urge residents to limit their exposure. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. “We’re going to have to possibly shorten our hours, possibly close early, maybe not open some of the days,” Ng said.“This is our season.
- ▪Thick wildfire smoke shrouded Kelowna, B.C., on Thursday, obscuring the city’s signature lake views, disrupting tourism and prompting public health officials to urge residents to limit their exposure.
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- ▪“We’re going to have to possibly shorten our hours, possibly close early, maybe not open some of the days,” Ng said.“This is our season.
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Thick wildfire smoke shrouded Kelowna, B.C., on Thursday, obscuring the city’s signature lake views, disrupting tourism and prompting public health officials to urge residents to limit their exposure. What is typically a postcard-worthy view of Okanagan Lake was barely visible as smoke settled over Kelowna and surrounding communities.“It’s awful, I can’t see anything,” said Gina Hill, who is visiting from Ontario.The smoky skies were a dramatic contrast to the much clearer conditions seen just 24 hours earlier.“I wasn’t really expecting this this fast, though, because yesterday I had a couple friends here and they said it was pretty nice,” said Edmonton resident Robyn Papirny.The sudden deterioration in air quality also forced some visitors to change their plans.
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