Residents urged to take precautions as wildfire smoke comprises air quality in parts of B.C.

More than 80 wildfires are burning across the province, five of which are "highly visible" or posing a "potential threat to public safety," and a third of which are out of control.

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Smokey skies affecting air quality in central, northeastern B.C. for next 2 days

Due to wildfire smoke, air quality readings for regions in central B.C. such as Fort St. John, Prince George, Quesnel and Williams Lake are around level 10 — the highest level.

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Alberta wildfires prompt air quality advisories in northeastern B.C.

The weather service says wildfire smoke can be harmful and everyone should try and find a place where they can get clean, cool air.

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