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Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from BC Ministry of Environment (env.gov.bc.ca).

British Columbia · 49.6826, -124.9962 · Updated Oct 14, 2026, 9:28PM PDT · Regulatory monitor
13.0Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 14, 9:00PM PDT · Preliminary observation
13.312-hour NowCast · µg/m³Moderate
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–6 µg/m³ · 3 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 13.0 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 13.3 µg/m³ (Moderate).

The monitor belongs to BC Ministry of Environment (env.gov.bc.ca). Real-time readings are preliminary and may be revised.

The air-quality category applies to the NowCast, not to a single hourly reading. Methodology and source policy.

Nearby fires

150 km radius

Fire snapshot updated 2026-10-15 04:20 UTC

Within 150 km, agencies report 1 Being held · 2 Under control.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held1 fire
V82332
47 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-14 · BCWS
Fire number V82332Coastal Fire CentreMiller CreekCause: Person
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Being held
Under control2 fires
V62254
80 km away · 22.85 ha · discovered 2026-09-19 · reported 2026-09-26 · BCWS
Fire number V62254Coastal Fire Centre16km Nitinat MainCause: Person
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
Misery Creek
148 km away · 45.5 ha · discovered 2026-08-14 · reported 2026-09-08 · BCWS
Fire number V91619Coastal Fire CentreMisery CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control

Proximity and wind direction do not prove that a fire caused smoke at this location. Sources: BC Wildfire Service in British Columbia; Natural Resources Canada CWFIS elsewhere.

Recent observations and next 48 hours

monitor + up to three models
22110now−24 h+24 h+48 hµg/m³

Background bands (US EPA AQI, 24-h basis): ■ Good · ■ Moderate

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Good
0–3 µg/m³ · Oct 14, 11:00PM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–4 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 10:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–6 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 8:00PM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
0–6 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 8:00PM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.2 µg/m³Oct 16, 6:00AM
FireWork5.8 µg/m³Oct 15, 8:00PM
HRRR0.0 µg/m³Oct 14, 11:00PM

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Source and data quality

Regulatory monitor

Hourly observations are supplied by BC Ministry of Environment (env.gov.bc.ca). Real-time data are preliminary and may be revised by the agency.

For information only — not a substitute for official health or emergency advice. Methodology and source policy.