Reducing Health Risks From Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire smoke blankets much of Vancouver Island but health risks ‘low’

Many Vancouver Islander’s woke up to a haze Thursday morning as wildfire smoke drifts over from B.C.’s mainland and Washington state, though health risks are expected to remain relatively low. According to B.C.’s Air Quality Health Index (AQHI), air quality is expected to reach a “3” on its 10-plus scale on Wednesday, putting it at the upper end of “low risk” in Victoria, the West Shore, Duncan, Nanaimo and the Comox Valley. That forecast is exp…

WorkSafeBC reminds employers to protect workers from wildfire smoke

Indo-Canadian Voice WorkSafeBC reminds employers to protect workers from wildfire smoke posted by: Rattan MallWITH wildfire conditions changing across parts of the province, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers to assess wildfire-related risks and take steps to protect workers from smoke exposure and other potential hazards.  Wildfire smoke contains fine particulate matter that can travel long distances and affect workers far from active fire zones…

Reducing health risks from wildfire smoke

People throughout B.C. can take steps to reduce their exposure to wildfire smoke when air quality worsens. Short-term smoke exposure can cause headaches, irritated eyes, sore throat, coughing and wheezing. It can also worsen existing heart and lung conditions. In the long term, smoke exposure can contribute to the development of chronic diseases, such as […]

Reducing the risk of wildfire smoke exposure

Wednesday August 12, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC [Posted at 6:10 pm] by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Guidance on the dangers of exposure to wildfire smoke has been issued by the BC Ministry of Health. This information release comes in the wake of the significant Bald Range Wildfire that led to the evacuation […] The post Reducing the risk of wildfire smoke exposure appeared first on Island Social Trends.