Okanagan heat wave arrives early, straining residents and raising fire fears as temperatures shatter June norms

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The Okanagan is sweltering under an early-season heat wave, with temperatures soaring 10 °C above normal and triggering a heat warning. Residents struggle to adjust, while officials prepare cooling centres and transit measures. Dry conditions are fuelling wildfire risks, with no significant rain forecast. A brief cooldown is expected midweek, but a hotter-than-usual summer may lie ahead.