Due to the ongoing fire activity in the Prince George Fire Centre, namely in the Peace Region, the province has issued a smoky sky bulletin.
Prince George, Fort St. John, and Fort Nelson and surrounding regions are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours.
Conditions may worsen later today and into the overnight period.
During a wildfire, smoke conditions can change quickly over short distances and can vary considerably hour-by-hour.
People with pre-existing health conditions, respiratory infections such as COVID-19, older adults, pregnant women and infants, children, and sensitive individuals are more likely to experience health effects from smoke exposure.
During smoky conditions people are advised to:
• Stop or reduce your activity level if breathing becomes uncomfortable or you feel unwell.
• Stay cool and drink plenty of fluids.
• If you have asthma or other chronic illness, carry any rescue (fast-acting) medications with you at all times and activate your personal care plan that has been designed with your family physician.
• Make sure that children and others who cannot care for themselves follow the same advice.
