A special air quality statement is in effect in Prince George on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Smoke from BC wildfires has drifted over the city and area. "Elevated pollution levels are expected or occurring," the statement reads. "Several regions of central BC are being impacted or are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours."
For an update on the BC forest fire situation, click here.
Wildfires are raging near Burns Lake, prompting the evacuation of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako.
The BC WIldfire Service reported that a 411-square-kilometre fire at Sabina Lake is growing toward Ootsa Lake.
Another fire is burning along the North Blackwater River about 130 km west of the Quesnel.
Hot, dry conditions are a factor, the service reported.
But it says a spate of hot weather has been a factor.
Environment Canada updated the air quality statement at 11:26 a.m., adding that the next update will come Sunday.
Weather-wise, expect a high of 22 C Sunday and clouds with showers. After an overnight low of 7 C, Monday will see sunshine and a high of 18 C.
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.
