Surrey Faces Poor Air Quality as Community Unites
Surrey faces poor air quality from wildfire smoke, prompting health advisories. The community rallies with events and local talent, while officials urge precautions and long-term planning.
Surrey faces poor air quality from wildfire smoke, prompting health advisories. The community rallies with events and local talent, while officials urge precautions and long-term planning.
Environment Canada has re-issued and expanded air quality statements across much of B.C. as wildfire smoke spreads through the province. The alerts now cover the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and Okanagan, with smoke expected to persist for the next 48 hours. Heat warnings are also in effect for regions including Kamloops, Ashcroft, and Bella Coola, with temperatures reaching the mid-30s. Officials warn smoke conditions can change rapidly, posing health risks to vulnerable groups such as seniors, children, and those with medical conditions. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activity, with a gradual cooling trend expected by the weekend.
British Columbia is under an air quality advisory due to widespread wildfire smoke affecting several regions, including the Okanagan, Kamloops, Cariboo south (Williams Lake), Fraser Canyon (Lytton), and parts of Vancouver Island (Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay, Nanaimo). The Ministry of Environment warns that smoke conditions can shift quickly and urges residents—especially vulnerable populations—to limit outdoor activity. The advisory remains in effect for the next 24–48 hours, with further updates expected Tuesday.