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Smoke and heat drive more people indoors in the Okanagan

Smoke and heat are prompting more recreational visitors in the Okanagan to move indoors. The headline indicates environmental conditions affecting public activity.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 25, 2026, 2:12 PM UTC.

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Combined heat and smoke can increase exposure risks and disrupt outdoor activities.

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Smoke, heat driving more Okanagan fun seekers indoors ↗castanetkamloops.net · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC

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