Orange Air Quality Warning Issued for Eastern Fraser Valley
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An orange air quality warning is in effect for Eastern Fraser Valley due to wildfire smoke, posing very high health risk until at least August 6, 2026.
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- Record type
- Air Quality Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Fraser Valley, British Columbia
- Issued
- August 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
Orange warning - air quality in effect (very high health risk). Issued by Metro Vancouver Regional District and Environment Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks. Effective from 2026-08-05T08:38:20-00:00, expires 2026-08-06T00:38:20-00:00.
Affected Areas
Fraser Valley Eastern – Chilliwack, Agassiz, Hope.
What You Should Do
Check in on others who may be more affected, including those with lung, heart or other chronic conditions, pregnant people, infants, children, older adults, and outdoor workers. Improve indoor air quality using portable HEPA air cleaners or MERV 13+ filters. Keep windows and doors closed. Spend time in places with air conditioning such as community centres, libraries, or malls. Seek medical help for severe symptoms like wheezing, chest pain, trouble breathing or severe cough; call 911 in emergencies. Manage chronic conditions and carry rescue medications. If outside, use a well-fitted N95, KN95, or KF94 mask. Check the Air Quality Health Index often at airmap.ca or gov.bc.ca/airqualitymap. Sign up for alerts at metrovancouver.org/aqalerts.
Expected Conditions
Elevated fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from smoke. Smoke levels can change quickly with weather and fire behaviour.
Timeline
Warning in effect starting August 5, 2026 at 08:38 UTC, expiring August 6, 2026 at 00:38 UTC. Conditions may last until there is a change in weather. Cause: Smoke from wildfires in British Columbia, including the complex near Boston Bar and in the southern Interior.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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