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Air quality advisory for many regions, including Okanagan

Air quality advisory for many regions, including Okanagan

Much of B.C.’s southern interior is under travel restrictions, and some in the industry question whether smoky summers will affect the province’s reputation as an outdoor haven.

“The need to support those who have been so severely impacted by the ongoing wildfire situation needs to take precedence,” organizers said.

The order restricts non-essential travellers and tourists from booking motels, hotels and campgrounds in Kelowna, Kamloops, Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton and Vernon.

David Eby says the scale of the evacuations means the government will be issuing an order to restrict travel to fire-affected areas

Crews battling raging wildfires the Canadian province of British Columbia said Sunday they have made progress in containing some of the worst of the blazes but warned much more work lies ahead.

Several wildfires around burning in the Okanagan, specifically in Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country

Several wildfires around burning in the Okanagan, specifically in Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country

The declaration comes as the province sees its worst wildfire season on record