's wildfires could provide some relief from soaring temperatures but officials say the combination remains dangerous, particularly for the most vulnerable. Public health officials in the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health authorities said they are concerned about the high temperatures. People taking in the smoky scene at Okanagan Lake in Kelowna City Park Thursday amid a heat wave. Both Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health are urging people to check in with their vulnerable loved ones. June's heat wave caused at least 570 deaths, according to the B.C.

Source: CBC News August 13, 2021 21:46 UTC