News Items tag as: smoky skies bulletin

Smoke from Alberta wildfires prompts smoky skies warning in Kamloops, Okanagan
May 17, 2023 - 12:09 PM

Most of the B.C. Interior can expect poor air quality thanks to smoke from wildfires burning in Alberta.
Late-season wildfires behind smoky skies warning for Kamloops, Okanagan
October 18, 2022 - 2:31 PM

Kamloops and the Okanagan are among the many regions in B.C. under a smoky skies bulletin.
Smoky skies advisory issued for parts of Southern B.C.
October 08, 2022 - 9:12 AM

A smoky skies bulletin has been issued for parts of southern B.C. including the Similkameen.
Smoky skies advisory issued for South Okanagan, Similkameen
September 07, 2022 - 1:02 PM

People in the South Okanagan and Similkameen can expect smoky skies again today.
Smoky skies impacting most of Thompson-Okanagan
September 03, 2022 - 12:30 PM

A smoky skies bulletin has been issued throughout the Southern Interior.
Smoky skies warning for Fraser Canyon due to wildfire near Lytton
July 15, 2022 - 1:09 PM

Smoke from the wildfire burning near Lytton has forced officials to issue a special air quality statement for the Fraser Canyon and 100 Mile House area.
iN PHOTOS: Apocalyptic-like sky in South Okanagan due to wildfire smoke, ash
July 20, 2021 - 11:00 AM

Many regions in B.C. are being impacted by wildfire smoke and last night South Okanagan residents turned their cameras to the smoky skies.
Smoke from B.C. wildfires swirling in and out of Thompson-Okanagan communities
July 19, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Smoke is going to be a fact of life in the Thompson and Okanagan regions for months to come.
Smoky skies bulletin issued for Kamloops and South Thompson
June 29, 2021 - 4:12 PM

If it feels like it's getting hard to breathe in Kamloops and the South Thompson, it could be due to the worsening air quality in the region.
Smoky skies in Okanagan and Kamloops expected to clear this weekend
September 18, 2020 - 11:08 AM

A special air quality statement remains in effect today as wildfire smoke from south of the border continues to hang over southern B.C., but conditions are expected to improve this weekend.
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News Items tag as: smoky skies bulletin

Smoke from Alberta wildfires prompts smoky skies warning in Kamloops, Okanagan

Late-season wildfires behind smoky skies warning for Kamloops, Okanagan

Smoky skies advisory issued for parts of Southern B.C.

Smoky skies advisory issued for South Okanagan, Similkameen

Smoky skies impacting most of Thompson-Okanagan

Smoky skies warning for Fraser Canyon due to wildfire near Lytton

iN PHOTOS: Apocalyptic-like sky in South Okanagan due to wildfire smoke, ash

Smoke from B.C. wildfires swirling in and out of Thompson-Okanagan communities

Smoky skies bulletin issued for Kamloops and South Thompson

Smoky skies in Okanagan and Kamloops expected to clear this weekend

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