Why is it smokey in kamloops

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Sign In. Cancel Sign In Need an account? At air quality levels above 10, people are asked to reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors, especially if they are children, senior citizens or suffer from coughing or throat irritation. It's not healthy to be breathing this air," said Medical Health Officer Dr. Silvina Mema. I actually sent my people home. I wouldn't make them work in this condition," he said. I would think that emergency is overloaded with people with respiratory problems.

For those who might be at-risk from the smoke, Environment Canada recommends reducing or rescheduling outdoor activity if experiencing symptoms. The Sparks Lake fire ignited late Monday and quickly grew to hectares. Large clouds of smoke have been visible from the city as a result.

Kamloops may also be seeing smoke from the George Road fire, burning seven kilometres south of Lytton. Home Local News Air quality statement issued as smoke fills Kamloops skies Smoke forecast website FireSmoke Canada, which is partnered with a number of Canadian organizations, including the BC Wildfire Service, shows a shift in the winds is expected, with smoke significantly blowing back toward Kamloops around 8 p.