Yellow Air Quality Warning Issued for Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake
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A yellow warning for air quality due to wildfire smoke is in effect for the Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake region of southeast B.C.
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- Record type
- Air Quality Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast British Columbia
- Issued
- August 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
Yellow warning - air quality issued by Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks. Severity rated Moderate with Immediate urgency. Alert identifier: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.2310544820.2026.
Affected Areas
The regions of BC highlighted on the map, specifically Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake in southeast B.C., are being impacted or are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke. Smoke has cleared from northeast B.C. but remains across parts of southeast B.C.
What You Should Do
Postpone or reduce strenuous outdoor activities until the warning has ended. Spend time indoors in a space with cleaner air. Stop or reduce activity level if breathing becomes uncomfortable. Stay cool and drink plenty of fluids. Carry rescue medications. Monitor symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation. If experiencing difficulty breathing, chest pain or severe cough, contact a physician or call 9-1-1 for emergencies. Keep windows and doors closed when indoors. Use air filters or certified portable air cleaners. If outside, wear a NIOSH-certified N95 respirator if possible.
Expected Conditions
Smoke conditions can change quickly over short distances. Smoke is expected to continue dissipating throughout the day as it moves eastward, with localized impacts still possible over the next 24-48 hours.
Timeline
Alert effective 2026-08-30T06:39:08-00:00 and expires 2026-08-30T22:39:08-00:00. Next update available on August 30, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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