BCWildfire just released an update at 7:34AM for the Labour Day Lake fire. It remains at 5.7 hectares, same as last night, but is still classified out of control. 4 crews are working the fire with 2 air tankers and 2 helicopters listed in the response.
Two fires, one on either side of #portAlberni
As of BCWildfire’s last night:
On the left/west side is Nahmint fire. It remains at 23 hectares and is “being held”.
On the right/east side is Labour Day Lake fire. It was 5 hectares last night but still listed out of control so expect it might be larger today.
If there was significant smoke from the east fire I should be able to see it from Alberniweather HQ. (Red arrow) Nothing yet.
Good news and Bad News
Good: PM2.5 levels rose slightly overnight in #portAlberni but not to dangerous levels. The Provincial station at Alberni Elementary got up to 14ug/m3. Readings over 30 are considered fair-poor.
Winds shifted back to ENE so Nahmint smoke should move away.
Bad: new fire East of Port Alberni on the slopes of Mt. Arrowsmith now 5 hectares. Still listed out of control. ENE winds will push this smoke toward city.
Waiting for BCWF update.
#bcwildfire #bcsmoke #airquality
In the morning today, I could smell smoke, where I live in #MetroVancouver .
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