View over Kamloops from Broadcast Centre (Image credit: Aaron Schulze/CFJC Today).

By Aaron Schulze

Widespread Smoke

Kamloops and area impacted by widespread smoke

Aug 16, 2023 | 9:45 AM

KAMLOOPS — Widespread smoke is expected to linger around Kamloops for Wednesday (Aug. 16) and Thursday.

In a smoky skies bulletin online, Environment Canada says the South Thompson region, along with the Nicola and the Shuswap, are expected to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24 to 48 hours.

As of publication, B.C.’s Air Quality Health Index map ranks Kamloops’ air quality a 10+ on a scale of one to 10, meaning the health risk is very high. The forecast shows Kamloops’ air health ranging from eight to nine from Wednesday morning until Thursday evening.

Environment Canada says people with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, along with older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke.

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