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

British Columbia · 49.8893, -124.5624 · Updated Sep 02, 2026, 2:57AM PDT · Regulatory monitor
—Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Unavailable
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–3 µg/m³ · 3 models available
1AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

No recent observation is available.

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 12 Being held · 2 Under control.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held12 fires
V52123
41 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
Tlools Creek
86 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
V81682
99 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 mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
V11918
113 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
114 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
V81694
114 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
118 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
131 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
Tuwasus Creek
137 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
V91689
138 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
V31813
140 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
V61909
141 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
Under control2 fires
V52141
97 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
V81680
104 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

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
0–3 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 4:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–3 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 3:00PM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–3 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 3:00PM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
0–3 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 3:00PM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.1 µg/m³Sep 02, 7:00PM
FireWork3.0 µg/m³Sep 02, 3:00PM
HRRR0.1 µg/m³Sep 02, 10:00AM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory
Courtenay Elementary School0.1 µg/m³ PM2.539 km away · BC Ministry of Environment (env.gov.bc.ca)Elk Falls Dogwood5.0 µg/m³ PM2.551 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentPort Alberni Elementary1.0 µg/m³ PM2.572 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentNanaimo Labieux Road5.0 µg/m³ PM2.587 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentLangdale Elementary5.0 µg/m³ PM2.593 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentHarmac Cedar Woodbank1.0 µg/m³ PM2.5100 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.