BC Air Quality
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Dozens of air quality alerts in place across B.C. with 380 wildfires still burningThe risk to health ranges from low to very high in some parts of the province, where wildfire smoke still darkens the sky.FireAug 22, 2023
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25 air quality alerts for B.C. on Monday amid raging wildfiresThe 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.FireAug 21, 2023
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Southern B.C. under special air quality warnings as wildfire smoke billowsThere 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.HealthAug 19, 2023
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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.EnvironmentAug 17, 2023
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Thick smoke sinks into Okanagan; air quality ranked among worst in the worldA site called IQAir, assigns a numeric value to the air quality, and Kelowna was sitting at 162 by Friday afternoon, which is deemed unhealthy.FireAug 4, 2023
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16 regions of southern B.C., Interior under smoky skies warningAt this time, there are no air quality advisories in effect for Metro Vancouver, the coast or northern parts of the British Columbia.FireAug 4, 2023
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More homes evacuated in B.C.’s Cariboo region, air quality compromisedThe Cariboo Regional District's order covers 135 parcels of land west of Quesnel. Residents are urged to make their way to Prince George.FireJul 15, 2023
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B.C.’s wildfires have already burned more hectares this year than 16 of last 20 seasonsThe 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.FireJun 8, 2023
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Wildfire smoke causing poor air quality in parts of B.C. ahead of long weekendEnvironment 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.WeatherMay 19, 2023
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Air quality advisories expand to Prince George, Cariboo as Alberta fires rageThe weather service says wildfire smoke can be harmful and everyone should try and find a place where they can get clean, cool air.WeatherMay 9, 2023
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