Happy Friday!
With smoky skies, new fire starts and various evacuation alerts and orders throughout the Interior, it has been quite a week for everyone. There have been a lot of things to keep track of, so in case you missed some of them, here are this week鈥檚 biggest stories from the Okanagan-Shuswap.
Wildfire smoke continues to cause air quality issues in the Okanagan-Shuswap
With more than 1,100 fires burning all over the province, air quality continues to be affected throughout the Interior.
You may cough more often or have an irritated throat as a result. Authorities advise that you stay indoors as much as possible to limit your exposure to smoky air.
Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease are especially at risk.
The Nk鈥橫ip Creek wildfire in Osoyoos is a top priority for the BC Wildfire Service and local governments in the area.
Incident commander and coordinator officer with the service Dale Bojahra has said the Nk鈥橫ip fire is one of their highest priorities throughout the province.
Swiftly changing winds are carrying the fire forward, spreading it as far as into the Regional District of Kootenay boundary
Sicamous Fire Chief Brett Ogino has said the fire just above his town is very concerning.
鈥淲e鈥檝e got a monster sitting above our town and we don鈥檛 really want people to think it鈥檚 time to come back home because it鈥檚 not,鈥� he said.
Because of the Two Mile Road fire and another one raging at Seymour Arm, evacuation alerts and orders have been issued for Sicamous and Swansea Point.
Langley resident Tricia Hill鈥檚 chihuahua Frankie was killed earlier this month.
Frankie was mauled to death by two pit bulls, Hill said.
Now, she鈥檚 lobbying for stricter laws on animal ownership, especially when it comes to 鈥渄angerous dogs.鈥�
twila.amato@blackpress.ca
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