12:17 AM PDT Wednesday 24 April 2024 Special Air Quality Statement in effect for: Cariboo - north including Quesnel Smoky Skies Bulletin ? April 23, 2024 This region is being impacted or is likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours. Smoke is expected to be highly variable across the region. The next bulletin update will be available April 24, 2024. The bulletin can be accessed online at https://www.gov.bc.ca/airqualityadvisories During a wildfire, smoke conditions can change quickly over short distances and can vary considerably hour-by-hour. Wildfire smoke is a natural part of our environment but it is important to be mindful that exposure to smoke may affect your health. People with pre-existing health conditions, respiratory infections such as COVID-19, older adults, pregnant women and infants, children, and sensitive individuals are more likely to experience health effects from smoke exposure. For more information on current air quality, visit gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air . Visit 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. Issued by Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
