Orange Air Quality Warning Issued for Nicola Region
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ECCC issued it on August 19, 2026, 4 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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An orange warning for air quality due to wildfire smoke is in effect for the Nicola region of British Columbia through August 20, 2026.
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- Record type
- Air Quality Warning
- Affected area
- Nicola, British Columbia
- Issued
- August 19, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Nicola, British Columbia.
Alert Details
Orange warning - air quality - in effect. Issued by Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks. Effective immediately with urgency rated Immediate and severity rated Severe.
Affected Areas
The Nicola region in British Columbia is being impacted or is likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke.
What You Should Do
Avoid strenuous outdoor activities until the warning has ended. Stay indoors in a space with cleaner air. Stop activity if breathing becomes uncomfortable. Stay cool and drink plenty of fluids. Carry rescue medications. Monitor symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, wheezing or chest pain. If experiencing difficulty breathing or chest pain, contact a physician or call 9-1-1 for emergencies. Keep windows and doors closed. Use air filters or certified portable air cleaners. Spend time in places with cleaner air if home is smoky. Wear a NIOSH-certified N95 respirator if outdoors. Keep vehicle windows closed with air set to recirculate.
Expected Conditions
Wildfire smoke conditions can change quickly over short distances and vary considerably hour-by-hour over the next 24-48 hours.
Timeline
Effective August 19, 2026 at 12:49 UTC. Expires August 20, 2026 at 04:49 UTC. Next update available August 19, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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