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

British Columbia · 49.4914, -119.5715 · Updated Oct 14, 2026, 9:28PM PDT · Regulatory monitor
6.2Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 14, 9:00PM PDT · Preliminary observation
9.812-hour NowCast · µg/m³Moderate
GoodModel peak · next 24 h2–6 µg/m³ · 3 models available
2AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 6.2 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 9.8 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 8 Being held · 8 Under control.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held8 fires
Daynar Creek
103 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
Big Burn Creek
105 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
106 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
Norwegian Creek
107 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
109 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
Ainslie Creek
114 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
V11908
120 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
Brunswick Creek
140 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
Under control8 fires
Bald Range
12 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
K61758
98 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
Inonoaklin Creek
106 km away · 1510.71 ha · discovered 2026-07-25 · reported 2026-09-01 · BCWS
Fire number N51198Southeast Fire CentreInonoaklin CreekCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
N61319
106 km away · 67.1 ha · discovered 2026-07-29 · reported 2026-09-04 · BCWS
Fire number N61319Southeast Fire CentreHooper CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
N61846
107 km away · 0.04 ha · discovered 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-09-04 · BCWS
Fire number N61846Southeast Fire CentreHooper Creek #2Cause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
Dewdney Creek
119 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
N52047
121 km away · 0.01 ha · discovered 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-09-14 · BCWS
Fire number N52047Southeast Fire CentreWest Whatshan 2Cause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
Ezra Creek
142 km away · 143 ha · discovered 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-09-07 · BCWS
Fire number N51938Southeast Fire CentreEzra CreekCause: LightningResponse: Full
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
0–3 µg/m³ · Oct 14, 11:00PM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–5 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 10:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
2–6 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 11:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
2–6 µg/m³ · Oct 16, 1:00AM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke3.5 µg/m³Oct 16, 12:00AM
FireWork6.3 µg/m³Oct 16, 1:00AM
HRRR1.7 µg/m³Oct 15, 1:00PM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory
Penticton Industrial Place— PM2.52.3 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentKelowna KLO Road4.0 µg/m³ PM2.542 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentVernon Science Centre8.0 µg/m³ PM2.588 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentGrand Forks City Hall15.0 µg/m³ PM2.597 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentCastlegar Zinio Park10.0 µg/m³ PM2.5140 km away · British Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentHope3.2 µg/m³ PM2.5140 km away · Metro Vancouver

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.