British Columbia - Canada   2025-06-20   Friday   58.81N, -122.68W

Fort Nelson

British Columbia - Canada
2025-06-20

special air quality statement in effect

Issue date: 2025-06-20T08:17+00:00

Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.Where: Fort Nelson, Grayling River Hotsprings Ecological Reserve, Muncho Lake Park - Stone Mountain Park, Watson Lake, and Cassiar Mountains.Remarks: The above mentioned regions of BC are being impacted or are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours.Smoke may be visible across the entire northern border of the province.During a wildfire, smoke conditions can change quickly over short distances and can vary considerably hour-by-hour.Monitor the situation for any wildfires near your area at EmergencyInfoBC (https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/). Follow all emergency announcements relevant to your location.The next update will be available on June 20, 2025 and made available on the Province’s Air Quality Warnings webpage (https://aqwarnings.gov.bc.ca/).###As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.For more information on current air quality, visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air.Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.