FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Environment Canada has issued a Smoky Skies Bulletin for Peace River South.
According to Environment Canada, this area is being impacted or is likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24 to 72 hours.
The smoke impacts are due to a long-range transport from wildfires in the western United States.
Environment Canada says smoke forecast models indicate the potential for a significant push of smoke into B.C. throughout the weekend.
The anticipated smoke trajectory indicates that the areas impacted will grow to the north and east as the weekend progresses with the most widespread impacts expected on Sunday.
If you live in the impacted areas, you should consider taking extra precautions to reduce your exposure to smoke.
Currently trending:
- Remembering Isabel Auger, Peace region Powwow founder (3,440)
- Canfor permanently closing Chetwynd Sawmill and Pellet Plant (1,847)
- Woman hit on Alaska Highway in stable condition (1,732)
- Fort St. John murder suspect denied bail (553)
- Local business target of property damage again (459)
- Local man wins Volunteer of the Year award (435)
Further information can be found on the Province’s website.