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

British Columbia · 52.8325, -119.2698 · Updated Sep 02, 2026, 2:57AM PDT · Regulatory monitor
4.0Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Sep 02, 2:00AM PDT · Preliminary observation
5.512-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
ModerateModel peak · next 24 h4–19 µg/m³ · 2 models available

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 4.0 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 5.5 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 2 Out of control · 9 Being held · 3 Under control.

Out of control2 fires
K21744
60 km away · 55 ha · discovered 2026-08-11 · reported 2026-08-27 · BCWS
Fire number K21744Kamloops Fire Centre5nmi N of Azure LakeCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Out of control
K22099
113 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number K22099Kamloops Fire CentreFlourmill CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Out of control
Being held9 fires
G31209
60 km away · 14.4 ha · discovered 2026-07-25 · reported 2026-08-13 · BCWS
Fire number G31209Prince George Fire CentreMiledge CreekCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
G32097
70 km away · 0.5 ha · discovered 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number G32097Prince George Fire CentreHell RoarCause: Unknown
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
K22057
79 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number K22057Kamloops Fire CentreStrait LakeCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
K22103
99 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number K22103Kamloops Fire CentreDaniel CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
N42129
105 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number N42129Southeast Fire CentreMt CummingsCause: Lightning
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
N42130
107 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number N42130Southeast Fire CentreYellow CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
C10988
116 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-07-27 · BCWS
Fire number C10988Cariboo Fire CentreW of Isaac LakeCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
N42145
128 km away · 0.1 ha · discovered 2026-08-31 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number N42145Southeast Fire CentreKinbasket RiverCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
N41250
142 km away · 181 ha · discovered 2026-07-26 · reported 2026-08-28 · BCWS
Fire number N41250Southeast Fire CentreGannet CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Under control3 fires
G32037
34 km away · 1.1 ha · discovered 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-30 · BCWS
Fire number G32037Prince George Fire CentreBulldog CreekCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
C31543
120 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-11 · reported 2026-08-29 · BCWS
Fire number C31543Cariboo Fire CentreN of Amos CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
N41348
150 km away · 42 ha · discovered 2026-07-30 · reported 2026-08-24 · BCWS
Fire number N41348Southeast Fire CentreWart PeakCause: 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
HRRR — no coverage

Background bands (US EPA AQI, 24-h basis): ■ Good · ■ Moderate

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Moderate
4–19 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 8:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Moderate
4–19 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 8:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Moderate
4–19 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 8:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Moderate
4–19 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 8:00AM
Model detail2 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke4.1 µg/m³Sep 02, 8:00AM
FireWork18.7 µg/m³Sep 02, 8:00AM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory
Williams Lake Columneetza School6.0 µg/m³ PM2.5209 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentQuesnel Johnston Avenue5.0 µg/m³ PM2.5217 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentGolden Helipad6.0 µg/m³ PM2.5232 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentKamloops Federal Building7.0 µg/m³ PM2.5251 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentPRG Plaza 40013.0 µg/m³ PM2.5260 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentVernon Science Centre13.0 µg/m³ PM2.5286 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.