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

British Columbia · 49.7052, -123.1513 · Updated Sep 02, 2026, 2:57AM PDT · Regulatory monitor
3.0Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Sep 02, 2:00AM PDT · Preliminary observation
3.812-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–3 µg/m³ · 3 models available
1AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 3.0 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 3.8 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 4 Out of control · 11 Being held · 3 Under control.

Out of control4 fires
K71668
100 km away · 1285 ha · discovered 2026-08-16 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number K71668Kamloops Fire CentreChochiwa LakeCause: Lightning
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Out of control
Brunswick Creek
117 km away · 9266.86 ha · discovered 2026-07-02 · reported 2026-08-22 · BCWS
Fire number V10742Coastal Fire CentreBrunswick CreekCause: Person
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Out of control
Ainslie CreekWildfire of Note
122 km away · 67722.5 ha · discovered 2026-07-04 · reported 2026-08-23 · BCWS
Fire number V10755Coastal Fire CentreAinslie CreekCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Out of control
Bonanza Creek
148 km away · 34992 ha · discovered 2026-07-21 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number K71082Kamloops Fire CentreBonanza CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Out of control
Being held11 fires
V12039
30 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
V11918
32 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
Tuwasus Creek
44 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
53 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
V31722
54 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
Twin Two Creek
76 km away · 3772 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-27 · BCWS
Fire number V30941Coastal Fire CentreTwin Two CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
K71651
117 km away · 11.5 ha · discovered 2026-08-15 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number K71651Kamloops Fire CentreLower Earl CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V52123
127 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
Riley Creek
128 km away · 4206 ha · discovered 2026-06-24 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number K70659Kamloops Fire CentreRiley CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
V11986
136 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number V11986Coastal Fire CentreSteinbok PeakCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
V61909
144 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 control3 fires
V52141
27 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
84 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 mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
Dewdney Creek
140 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

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, 4:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–3 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 3:00PM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–3 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 4:00PM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
0–4 µg/m³ · Sep 04, 3:00AM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.1 µg/m³Sep 02, 6:00PM
FireWork4.0 µg/m³Sep 04, 3:00AM
HRRR0.1 µg/m³Sep 02, 8:00AM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory
Langdale Elementary5.0 µg/m³ PM2.538 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentHorseshoe Bay3.2 µg/m³ PM2.539 km away · Metro VancouverMahon Park3.6 µg/m³ PM2.543 km away · Metro VancouverSecond Narrows3.9 µg/m³ PM2.546 km away · Metro VancouverKensington Park3.7 µg/m³ PM2.549 km away · Metro VancouverVancouver-Clark Drive3.4 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.