Wildfire smoke is driving tourists to alternative destinations, such as Harrison Hot Springs, due to conditions in the Okanagan.

The entities involved

• Okanagan →

  geographic region of British Columbia, Canada

  • The city of Kelowna is situated within the Okanagan region, and a water park is located on Okanagan Lake.Mon 16:34
  • A wildfire is currently threatening homes and infrastructure in the Okanagan and Summerland regions.Sun 12:39
• Penticton →

  city in British Columbia, Canada

  • SKYTRAC Systems, founded in Penticton, provides end-to-end solutions for the aviation industry.Mon 15:46
  • International contestants are participating in local festivals involving Chile and Penticton.Mon 07:41

Related events

• Wildfire forces residents to evacuate in Penticton and Summerland.Aug 8
• Wildfires are impacting the region of Okanagan and Penticton.Aug 9
• Wildfire impacts are affecting agricultural operations, leading to a rally by the culinary community in the region.Sep 5
• Interior Health is providing primary care services in Penticton and West Kelowna amid the Okanagan wildfire situation.Aug 12
• Shared operational area during wildfire crisis involving Okanagan and Kootenays.Aug 17