32 air quality alerts in place across B.C. with 380 wildfires still burning
The risk to health ranges from low to very high in some parts of the province, where wildfire smoke still darkens the sky.
25 air quality alerts for B.C. on Monday amid raging wildfires
The south, central and north Okanagan areas had the highest levels of air quality risk in B.C. on Monday. With smoke factored in, a handful of other communities join that list.
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25 air quality alerts for B.C. on Monday amid raging wildfires
The south, central and north Okanagan areas had the highest levels of air quality risk in B.C. on Monday. With smoke factored in, a handful of other communities join that list.
25 air quality alerts for B.C. on Monday amid raging wildfires
The south, central and north Okanagan areas had the highest levels of air quality risk in B.C. on Monday. With smoke factored in, a handful of other communities join that list.
Southern B.C. under special air quality warnings as wildfire smoke billows
There are more than 380 active wildfires burning in B.C, including many in the Interior, that are contributing to poor air quality around the province.
Air quality warnings in effect for much of southern B.C.
Smoky conditions are expected to last for the next 24 to 48 hours, according to Environment Canada.
Thick smoke sinks into Okanagan; air quality ranked among worst in the world
A site called IQAir, assigns a numeric value to the air quality, and Kelowna was sitting at 162 by Friday afternoon, which is deemed unhealthy.
16 regions of southern B.C., Interior under smoky skies warning
At this time, there are no air quality advisories in effect for Metro Vancouver, the coast or northern parts of the British Columbia.
More homes evacuated in B.C.’s Cariboo region, air quality compromised
The Cariboo Regional District's order covers 135 parcels of land northwest of Quesnel. Residents are urged to make their way to Prince George via Quesnel.
B.C. wildfires remain major concern as officials set to provide an update
The shutdown of Vancouver Island's Highway 4 due to wildfire is a concern as it is the only major route connecting Port Alberni with the rest of the island, beyond logging roads.
Wildfire smoke causing poor air quality in parts of B.C. ahead of long weekend
Environment Canada's says wildfire smoke is hazardous to health and it urges children, older people and those with lung conditions to avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
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