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Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from BC Ministry of Environment (env.gov.bc.ca).

British Columbia · 49.6826, -124.9962 · Updated Sep 02, 2026, 2:57AM PDT · Regulatory monitor
0.1Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Sep 02, 2:00AM PDT · Preliminary observation
0.412-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–5 µg/m³ · 3 models available
1AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 0.1 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 0.4 µg/m³ (Good).

The monitor belongs to BC Ministry of Environment (env.gov.bc.ca). Real-time readings are preliminary and may be revised.

The air-quality category applies to the NowCast, not to a single hourly reading. Methodology and source policy.

Nearby fires

150 km radius

Fire snapshot updated 2026-09-02 09:50 UTC

Within 150 km, agencies report 11 Being held · 2 Under control.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held11 fires
Tlools Creek
62 km away · 38 ha · discovered 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-30 · BCWS
Fire number V81686Coastal Fire CentreTlools CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
V52123
66 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-29 · BCWS
Fire number V52123Coastal Fire CentreMount AddenbrokeCause: Lightning
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V81682
73 km away · 13.5 ha · discovered 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-27 · BCWS
Fire number V81682Coastal Fire CentreHeber RiverCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V81694
94 km away · 79.4 ha · discovered 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-30 · BCWS
Fire number V81694Coastal Fire CentreGerald CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V81131
95 km away · 1 ha · discovered 2026-07-23 · reported 2026-08-18 · BCWS
Fire number V81131Coastal Fire CentreMt AlstonCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V91654
105 km away · 5.7 ha · discovered 2026-08-15 · reported 2026-08-27 · BCWS
Fire number V91654Coastal Fire CentreSwah Creek 1Cause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V91689
113 km away · 105 ha · discovered 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-27 · BCWS
Fire number V91689Coastal Fire Centre3KM W of Vernon LakeCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V61909
128 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-24 · BCWS
Fire number V61909Coastal Fire CentreGranite MainCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V11918
134 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-26 · BCWS
Fire number V11918Coastal Fire CentreStrachan MountainCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V12039
137 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27 · BCWS
Fire number V12039Coastal Fire CentreCrown CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
Misery Creek
148 km away · 45.5 ha · discovered 2026-08-14 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number V91619Coastal Fire CentreBonanza LakeCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
Under control2 fires
V81680
79 km away · 0.03 ha · discovered 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-19 · BCWS
Fire number V81680Coastal Fire CentreGold LakeCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
V52141
120 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number V52141Coastal Fire CentreGambier CreekCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control

Proximity and wind direction do not prove that a fire caused smoke at this location. Sources: BC Wildfire Service in British Columbia; Natural Resources Canada CWFIS elsewhere.

Recent observations and next 48 hours

monitor + up to three models
20100now−24 h+24 h+48 hµg/m³

Background bands (US EPA AQI, 24-h basis): ■ Good · ■ Moderate

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Good
0–1 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 7:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–1 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 3:00PM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–5 µg/m³ · Sep 03, 1:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
0–7 µg/m³ · Sep 03, 8:00AM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.0 µg/m³Sep 02, 6:00PM
FireWork7.0 µg/m³Sep 03, 8:00AM
HRRR0.2 µg/m³Sep 02, 7:00PM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory
Powell River James T— PM2.539 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentElk Falls Dogwood5.0 µg/m³ PM2.541 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentPort Alberni Elementary1.0 µg/m³ PM2.549 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentNanaimo Labieux Road5.0 µg/m³ PM2.590 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentHarmac Cedar Woodbank1.0 µg/m³ PM2.5104 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentLangdale Elementary5.0 µg/m³ PM2.5113 km away · British Columbia Ministry of Environment

Source and data quality

Regulatory monitor

Hourly observations are supplied by BC Ministry of Environment (env.gov.bc.ca). Real-time data are preliminary and may be revised by the agency.

For information only — not a substitute for official health or emergency advice. Methodology and source policy.