British Columbia, Okanogan Valley Fires, smoke, delays
For anyone with travel plans or reservations in the South Okanogan area, it would be prudent to check conditions, possible road and CG closures.
There are a number of brush fires raging. Especially affected is between Kelowna and Penticton, and it's really bad around Peachland to Summerland.
A lot of the fires are burning right beside Hwy 97. Last I heard the Okanogan Lake Provincial CG was closed, evacuated due to fire.
There have been lengthy travel delays on Hwy 97 from Summerland to Peachland. Some closures, some one lane only travel with police escort.
The smoke is so thick you could cut it with a knife. One of my best friends lives in Summerland. He tells me it's difficult to breathe and it is posing health issues with himself.
Use caution and check ahead everyone.
Safe travels.
There are a number of brush fires raging. Especially affected is between Kelowna and Penticton, and it's really bad around Peachland to Summerland.
A lot of the fires are burning right beside Hwy 97. Last I heard the Okanogan Lake Provincial CG was closed, evacuated due to fire.
There have been lengthy travel delays on Hwy 97 from Summerland to Peachland. Some closures, some one lane only travel with police escort.
The smoke is so thick you could cut it with a knife. One of my best friends lives in Summerland. He tells me it's difficult to breathe and it is posing health issues with himself.
Use caution and check ahead everyone.
Safe travels.
