Special air quality statement continues for much of B.C.

Much of B.C. remains under a special air quality statement from Environment Canada Friday (Sept. 5).

With several wildfires burning out of control in the southern half of the province, the majority of B.C. is currently being impacted by wildfire smoke in the next 24 to 48 hours, according to the statement issued in the early hours of Friday. Environment Canada adds that with wildfires, smoke conditions can change quickly over short distances and can vary considerably hour-by-hour.

People can also check for air quality warnings from the provincial government at a qwarnings.gov.bc.ca/warnings/2025-09-04_wildfire_smoke_issue.html .

Officials warned about the impacts of smoke and smoky skies during a wildfire briefing from the provincial government on Wednesday.

Forests Minister Ravi P