British Columbia Issues Air Quality Warnings Due to Wildfire Smoke, Metro Vancouver Faces Heat Alerts

Various regions of British Columbia are experiencing air quality warnings as wildfire smoke spreads, with conditions subject to rapid change. Residents are advised to limit strenuous outdoor activities and seek cleaner indoor air due to potential health impacts. Concurrently, Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are under heat and air quality alerts, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-30s Celsius.