Wildfire smoke hindering aerial firefighting abilities as BC Wildfire tackles numerous active blazes

Wildfire smoke hindering aerial firefighting abilities as BC Wildfire tackles numerous active blazes

KAMLOOPS — Smoke continues to be a challenge for crews fighting wildfires from the air in the southern and central Interior of British Columbia. The BC Wildfire Service says smoke alters local weather patterns by acting like cloud cover, which reduces the amount of sunlight that reaches the ground and helping humidity levels remain higher. While the smoke also keeps the temperature down, it’s not a very pleasant experience especially for people …