The FireWork Smoke Forecast shows predicted ground-level PM2.5 impacts over the next 48 hours.

If you live somewhere without an AQHI reading, check the current map of fine particulate matter concentrations or PM2.5.

The Air Quality and Health Index (AQHI) maps for all of BC or for Metro Vancouver provide health-specific messaging for smoky conditions.Check for air quality advisories at the BC Goverment's page for air quality advisories and Smoky Skies Bulletins, which is updated at least once every 24 hours when fires are actively burning.Learn more about COVID-19 and Wildfire Smoke. Wildfire smoke and Air Quality Health Index (AQHI)ĬOVID and Wildfire Smoke: Exposure to air pollution can irritate the lungs, cause inflammation, and alter immune function, making it more difficult to fight respiratory infections such as COVID-19.Portable air cleaners for wildfire smoke.

How to prepare for the wildfire smoke season.Trusted resources: The following are excellent, evidence-based resources to help you understand and protect your health from wildfire smoke: Webinar: Hear from two of BC’s top environmental health experts on how to protect your health during wildfire season. Every year, fire season in BC seems to be getting more extreme, causing some of the worst air quality in BC, and causing health problems for those with and without chronic lung disease.

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