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Environment Canada expands air alerts as wildfire smoke spreads over B.C.

On Wednesday, a large wildfire led to the shutdown of the Coquihalla Highway connecting Hope and Merritt, causing travel disruptions in the area.
The wildfire and persistent heat caused widespread smoke, prompting Environment Canada to issue expanding special air-quality statements across most of B.C.
The smoky conditions have blanketed Metro Vancouver with orange haze for three days and pushed air-quality levels to worst levels in parts of the Fraser Valley near Chilliwack and Hope.
Environment Canada has indicated that smoke conditions are expected to continue for up to two days, recommending that people reduce outdoor exposure because it may lead to symptoms like irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, as well as headaches or a light cough.
These events increased health risks, especially for vulnerable groups, and air-quality alerts covering all of B.C. imply ongoing public health concerns until weather changes reduce smoke.

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