The worst of the smoke is expected to reach the capital region on Sunday.
A special air quality statement due to incoming wildfire smoke is in effect for much of Vancouver Island.
“Winds across the province are expected to shift several times in the next 24-hours,” it said. “Expect smoke conditions to also change rapidly.” According to FireSmoke forecast estimate on Saturday morning, ground level concentrations of fine particulate matter — a shorthand for air quality — are expected to reach levels of 120 µg/m3 in the capital region by Sunday noon. Elevated particulate matter levels will persist until 5 p.m.
Health effects from wildfire smoke range from a sore throat, itchy eyes, runny noses to a mild cough, wheezy breathing, and headaches, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.
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