Air quality has improved slightly over Metro Vancouver but remains at very unhealthy levels in several other regions as wildfire smoke blankets large sections…
Environment Canada is maintaining air quality statements for areas from the Peace River in the northeast to the Cariboo in central B.C., and the entire lower third of the province.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
Blazes west and east of Hope have prompted evacuation orders and alerts, as well as the closure of the eastbound lanes of Highway 1. A five-square kilometre fire is has been burning between Chilliwack and Hope, although detours are possible. In the northeast, a nearly 243-square kilometre lightning-caused wildfire near Hudson’s Hope forced an evacuation of that entire community on Saturday.
The B.C. Wildfire Service says it expects increased fire behaviour this week as sun and warm temperatures continue.Share this article in your social network