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

British Columbia · 49.1142, -123.8502 · Updated Sep 02, 2026, 2:57AM PDT · Regulatory monitor
1.0Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Sep 02, 2:00AM PDT · Preliminary observation
1.112-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–7 µg/m³ · 3 models available
1AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 1.0 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 1.1 µg/m³ (Good).

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 7 Being held · 2 Under control.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held7 fires
V11918
59 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
V61909
62 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
V12039
63 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
V31722
123 km away · 0.7 ha · discovered 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number V31722Coastal Fire CentreSloquet CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
Tuwasus Creek
125 km away · 148.89 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-21 · BCWS
Fire number V30933Coastal Fire CentreTuwasus CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V31813
136 km away · 0.1 ha · discovered 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number V31813Coastal Fire CentreMcBride RangeCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V52123
140 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
Under control2 fires
V52141
56 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
V11496
130 km away · 13.5 ha · discovered 2026-08-07 · reported 2026-08-23 · BCWS
Fire number V11496Coastal Fire CentreTwin LakesCause: PersonResponse: 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
28140now−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
0–4 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 6:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–4 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 6:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–7 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 11:00PM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Moderate
0–10 µg/m³ · Sep 03, 8:00AM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.2 µg/m³Sep 02, 5:00PM
FireWork10.3 µg/m³Sep 03, 8:00AM
HRRR0.0 µg/m³Sep 02, 10:00AM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory
Nanaimo Labieux Road5.0 µg/m³ PM2.514 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentCrofton Substation1.0 µg/m³ PM2.530 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentDuncan Deykin Avenue— PM2.538 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentDuncan College Street4.0 µg/m³ PM2.538 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentLangdale Elementary5.0 µg/m³ PM2.545 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentHorseshoe Bay3.2 µg/m³ PM2.550 km away · Metro Vancouver

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.