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Smoky skies advisory issued for Penticton

Smoky skies advisory issued for Penticton | iNFOnews.ca
The Ministry of Environment has issued a smoky skies alert following the introduction of large amounts of smoke into the South Okanagan. Photographer: Steve Arstad

PENTICTON – Residents with respiratory issues are being advised to limit activities as smoke conditions worsen in the South Okanagan.

The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with Interior Health, has issued a smoky skies advisory for the South Okanagan today, August 19.

The ministry advises residents to avoid strenuous outdoor activities as smoke concentrations are expected to vary widely due to winds, fire behaviour and temperature change.

Those suffering from breathing difficulty, chest pain or discomfort and those experiencing a sudden onset of cough or irritation of the airways should contact their health provider. Those with underlying conditions such as diabetes, heart or lung disease are at increased risk, as are the very young and old.

More details are available at this website.

To contact the reporter for this story, email Steve Arstad at sarstad@infonews.ca or call 250-488-3065. To contact the editor, email mjones@infonews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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Steve Arstad

By Steve Arstad

I have been looking for news in the South Okanagan - SImilkameen for 20 years, having turned a part time lifelong interest into a full time profession. After five years publishing a local newsletter, several years working as a correspondent / stringer for several local newspapers and seven years as editor of a Similkameen weekly newspaper, I joined iNFOnews.ca in 2014. My goal in the news industry has always been to deliver accurate and interesting articles about local people and places. My interest in the profession is life long - from my earliest memories of grade school, I have enjoyed writing.
As an airborne geophysical surveyor I travelled extensively around the globe, conducting helicopter borne mineral surveys.
I also spent several years at an Okanagan Falls based lumber mill, producing glued-wood laminated products.
As a member of the Kaleden community, I have been involved in the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years, and also serve as a trustee on the Kaleden Irrigation District board.
I am currently married to my wife Judy, of 26 years. We are empty-nesters who enjoy living in Kaleden with our Welsh Terrier, Angus, and cat, Tibbs.
Our two daughters, Meagan and Hayley, reside in Richmond and Victoria, respectively.

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