Smoke has filled the air throughout the entire Okanagan Valley, and it91裸聊视频檚 not just from the new Blue Mountain wildfire west of Penticton.
A smoky skies bulletin has been issued for most of the Interior as well as northeastern B.C.
According to the provincial government air quality warning, the smoke is largely due to long-range transport from wildfires burning in Washington and Oregon.
Some smoke may clear in some areas Saturday afternoon as an upper level low moves through the southern Interior. However, current conditions are expected to persist in most areas overnight.
91裸聊视频淒uring a wildfire, smoke conditions can change quickly over short distances and can vary considerably hour-by-hour,91裸聊视频 the bulletin states.
The province urges people to be mindful that smoke exposure could affect your health. People with pre-existing conditions, respiratory infections including COVID-19, older adults pregnant women and infants, children and sensitive individuals are more likely to experience health effects from exposure to smoke.
When the air is smoky, people are advised to:
91裸聊视频 Stop or reduce your activity level if breathing becomes uncomfortable or you feel unwell.
91裸聊视频 Stay cool and drink plenty of fluids.
91裸聊视频 If you have asthma or other chronic illness, carry any rescue (fast-acting) medications with you at all times and activate your personal care plan that has been designed with your family physician.
91裸聊视频 Make sure that children and others who cannot care for themselves follow the same advice.
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