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Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from Metro Vancouver.

British Columbia · 49.3697, -121.4994 · Updated Oct 14, 2026, 9:28PM PDT · Regulatory monitor
3.2Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 14, 9:00PM PDT · Preliminary observation
3.712-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
ModerateModel peak · next 24 h0–12 µg/m³ · 3 models available
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AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 3.2 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 3.7 µg/m³ (Good).

The monitor belongs to Metro Vancouver. 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 8 Being held · 8 Under control.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held8 fires
V11908
30 km away · 9.25 ha · discovered 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-09-23 · BCWS
Fire number V11908Coastal Fire CentreMount TearseCause: Unknown
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Ainslie Creek
36 km away · 69705 ha · discovered 2026-07-04 · reported 2026-09-17 · BCWS
Fire number V10755Coastal Fire CentreAinslie CreekCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Norwegian Creek
38 km away · 1339.77 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-30 · BCWS
Fire number V10942Coastal Fire CentreNorwegian CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Border 2
43 km away · 6277 ha · discovered 2026-07-16 · reported 2026-09-09 · BCWS
Fire number V10885Coastal Fire CentreHozomeen MountainCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Big Burn Creek
44 km away · 898.5 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-30 · BCWS
Fire number V10898Coastal Fire CentreBig Burn CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Porcupine Peak
47 km away · 153 ha · discovered 2026-07-19 · reported 2026-08-31 · BCWS
Fire number V11058Coastal Fire Centre26 Mile CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Brunswick Creek
47 km away · 9543 ha · discovered 2026-07-02 · reported 2026-09-17 · BCWS
Fire number V10742Coastal Fire CentreBrunswick CreekCause: Person
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Daynar Creek
49 km away · 654.76 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-08-30 · BCWS
Fire number V10958Coastal Fire CentreMemaloose CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Being held
Under control8 fires
Dewdney Creek
22 km away · 123 ha · discovered 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-08-28 · BCWS
Fire number V10858Coastal Fire CentreDewdney CreekCause: PersonResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
V12288
28 km away · 0.04 ha · discovered 2026-09-26 · reported 2026-09-30 · BCWS
Fire number V12288Coastal Fire CentreWeaver LakeCause: Person
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
K61758
50 km away · 49.16 ha · discovered 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-05 · BCWS
Fire number K61758Kamloops Fire CentreHolm CreekCause: Lightning
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
V31722
75 km away · 0.7 ha · discovered 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-09-24 · BCWS
Fire number V31722Coastal Fire CentreSloquet CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
Tuwasus Creek
102 km away · 148.89 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-09-24 · BCWS
Fire number V30933Coastal Fire CentreTuwasus CreekCause: LightningResponse: Monitor
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
V31813
110 km away · 0.1 ha · discovered 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-09-24 · BCWS
Fire number V31813Coastal Fire CentreMcBride RangeCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
Bald Range
112 km away · 25163.2 ha · discovered 2026-08-07 · reported 2026-09-28 · BCWS
Fire number K51490Kamloops Fire CentreBald RangeCause: UnknownResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
Twin Two Creek
116 km away · 3772 ha · discovered 2026-07-17 · reported 2026-09-24 · BCWS
Fire number V30941Coastal Fire CentreTwin Two CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial 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
20100now−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
0–1 µg/m³ · Oct 14, 11:00PM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Moderate
0–12 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 9:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Moderate
0–12 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 9:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Moderate
0–12 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 9:00AM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke12.4 µg/m³Oct 15, 9:00AM
FireWork4.5 µg/m³Oct 16, 9:00PM
HRRR0.1 µg/m³Oct 15, 1:00PM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory
Agassiz - Centennial Park6.6 µg/m³ PM2.525 km away · Metro VancouverChilliwack5.2 µg/m³ PM2.540 km away · Metro VancouverMission— PM2.564 km away · Metro VancouverAbbotsford6.9 µg/m³ PM2.569 km away · Metro VancouverAbbotsford Airport8.3 µg/m³ PM2.571 km away · Metro VancouverLangley4.7 µg/m³ PM2.583 km away · Metro Vancouver

Source and data quality

Regulatory monitor

Hourly observations are supplied by Metro Vancouver. 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.