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

British Columbia · 50.6748, -120.3340 · Updated Oct 17, 2026, 3:59AM PDT · Regulatory monitor
8.0Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 17, 3:00AM PDT · Preliminary observation
8.412-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h3–9 µg/m³ · 3 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 8.0 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 8.4 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 2026-10-17 10:55 UTC

Within 150 km, agencies report 2 Being held · 6 Under control.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held2 fires
Ainslie Creek
78 km away · 69705 ha · discovered 2026-07-04 · reported 2026-09-17 · BCWS
Fire number V10755Coastal Fire CentreAinslie CreekCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Brunswick Creek
114 km away · 9543 ha · discovered 2026-07-02 · reported 2026-09-17 · BCWS
Fire number V10742Coastal Fire CentreBrunswick CreekCause: Person
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Under control6 fires
Pear Lake
88 km away · 165909 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-09-21 · BCWS
Fire number C40983Cariboo Fire CentreE of Pear LakeCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
Bowers Lake
110 km away · 150 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-24 · BCWS
Fire number C40923Cariboo Fire Centre3.4km SE of Bowers LakeCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
Bald Range
116 km away · 25163.2 ha · discovered 2026-08-07 · reported 2026-09-28 · BCWS
Fire number K51490Kamloops Fire CentreBald RangeCause: UnknownResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
French Bar Creek
131 km away · 61050 ha · discovered 2026-07-04 · reported 2026-09-24 · BCWS
Fire number K70748Kamloops Fire CentreFrench Bar CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
Dewdney Creek
146 km away · 123 ha · discovered 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-08-28 · BCWS
Fire number V10858Coastal Fire CentreDewdney CreekCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
N41931
150 km away · 3.47 ha · discovered 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-09-11 · BCWS
Fire number N41931Southeast Fire CentreHiren CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
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
3–9 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 6:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
3–9 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 6:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
3–9 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 6:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Moderate
3–12 µg/m³ · Oct 18, 10:00AM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke5.1 µg/m³Oct 17, 5:00AM
FireWork12.4 µg/m³Oct 18, 10:00AM
HRRR2.8 µg/m³Oct 17, 5:00AM

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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.