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Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from British Columbia Ministry of Environment.

British Columbia · 50.0078, -114.9334 · Updated Sep 02, 2026, 2:57AM PDT · Regulatory monitor
10.0Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Sep 02, 2:00AM PDT · Preliminary observation
9.412-hour NowCast · µg/m³Moderate
ModerateModel peak · next 24 h5–14 µg/m³ · 3 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 10.0 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 9.4 µg/m³ (Moderate).

The monitor belongs to British Columbia Ministry of Environment. 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 2 Out of control · 10 Being held · 6 Under control.

Out of control2 fires
N12064
121 km away · 0.6 ha · discovered 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27 · BCWS
Fire number N12064Southeast Fire CentreHungry CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Out of control
2026KO5
136 km away · 11 ha · reported 2026-08-23 · PC
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
Being held10 fires
N22088
68 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number N22088Southeast Fire CentreWarspite CreekCause: Unknown
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
Matthew Creek
92 km away · 1825.95 ha · discovered 2026-07-18 · reported 2026-08-17 · BCWS
Fire number N11020Southeast Fire CentreMatthew CreekCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
N11396
92 km away · 51.5 ha · discovered 2026-08-01 · reported 2026-08-30 · BCWS
Fire number N11396Southeast Fire CentreMcGuire CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Tower Creek
105 km away · 1327 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-17 · BCWS
Fire number N10947Southeast Fire CentreTower Creek #2Cause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Calamity Creek
111 km away · 180.89 ha · discovered 2026-07-18 · reported 2026-08-17 · BCWS
Fire number N11036Southeast Fire CentreCalamity CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Jumbo Creek
117 km away · 1136 ha · discovered 2026-07-20 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number N21071Southeast Fire CentreJumbo CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
N71956
120 km away · 6.5 ha · discovered 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number N71956Southeast Fire CentreKid CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
N72003
131 km away · 26.6 ha · discovered 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number N72003Southeast Fire CentreHooker Creek #2Cause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
N71332
131 km away · 35.5 ha · discovered 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-08-08 · BCWS
Fire number N71332Southeast Fire CentreHamill CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
N72004
132 km away · 31.4 ha · discovered 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number N72004Southeast Fire CentreHooker Creek #3Cause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Under control6 fires
Wait Creek
66 km away · 1399.14 ha · discovered 2026-08-01 · reported 2026-08-17 · BCWS
Fire number N11360Southeast Fire CentreWait CreekCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
N12031
104 km away · 9 ha · discovered 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number N12031Southeast Fire CentreMurphy CreekCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
N11326
109 km away · 22.25 ha · discovered 2026-07-29 · reported 2026-08-14 · BCWS
Fire number N11326Southeast Fire CentreRanger LakeCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
N71993
120 km away · 8.2 ha · discovered 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number N71993Southeast Fire CentreKamma CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
N72002
129 km away · 5 ha · discovered 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number N72002Southeast Fire CentreHooker Creek #1Cause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
N71157
130 km away · 6.2 ha · discovered 2026-07-23 · reported 2026-08-28 · BCWS
Fire number N71157Southeast Fire CentreKianuku CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial 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
Moderate
5–13 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 8:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Moderate
5–13 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 8:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Moderate
5–14 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 6:00PM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Moderate
5–14 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 6:00PM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke12.7 µg/m³Sep 02, 8:00AM
FireWork14.3 µg/m³Sep 02, 6:00PM
HRRR5.3 µg/m³Sep 02, 5:00AM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory
Sparwood Centennial Square13.0 µg/m³ PM2.531 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentSkookumchuck Farstad Way14.1 µg/m³ PM2.560 km away · BC Ministry of Environment (env.gov.bc.ca)Cranbrook Muriel Baxter13.1 µg/m³ PM2.581 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentGolden Helipad6.0 µg/m³ PM2.5203 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentCastlegar Zinio Park14.0 µg/m³ PM2.5211 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentGrand Forks City Hall22.8 µg/m³ PM2.5275 km away · British Columbia Ministry of Environment

Source and data quality

Regulatory monitor

Hourly observations are supplied by British Columbia Ministry of Environment. 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.