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Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from British Columbia Ministry of Environment.

British Columbia · 52.8325, -119.2698 · Updated Oct 14, 2026, 9:28PM PDT · Regulatory monitor
49.0Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 14, 9:00PM PDT · Preliminary observation
30.712-hour NowCast · µg/m³Moderate
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–1 µg/m³ · 2 models available

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 49.0 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 30.7 µg/m³ (Moderate).

The monitor belongs to British Columbia Ministry of Environment. 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 6 Under control.

Out of control0 fires

No out of control fires are reported within 150 km.

Being held0 fires

No being held fires are reported within 150 km.

Under control6 fires
G31209
60 km away · 14.4 ha · discovered 2026-07-25 · reported 2026-09-29 · BCWS
Fire number G31209Prince George Fire CentreMiledge CreekCause: LightningResponse: Full
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
N42129
105 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-09-11 · BCWS
Fire number N42129Southeast Fire CentreMt CummingsCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
N42130
107 km away · 0.009 ha · discovered 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-09-11 · BCWS
Fire number N42130Southeast Fire CentreYellow CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
N42145
128 km away · 0.1 ha · discovered 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-09-11 · BCWS
Fire number N42145Southeast Fire CentreKinbasket RiverCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the incident pointOfficial incident details
Under control
N41250
142 km away · 181 ha · discovered 2026-07-26 · reported 2026-09-11 · BCWS
Fire number N41250Southeast Fire CentreGannet CreekCause: LightningResponse: Modified
distance measured to the mapped perimeterOfficial incident details
Under control
N41348
150 km away · 42 ha · discovered 2026-07-30 · reported 2026-08-24 · BCWS
Fire number N41348Southeast Fire CentreWart PeakCause: 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
53260now−24 h+24 h+48 hµg/m³
HRRR — no coverage

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

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Good
0–1 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 4:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–1 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 5:00AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–1 µg/m³ · Oct 15, 5:00AM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
2 µg/m³ · Oct 16, 4:00AM
Model detail2 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke2.4 µg/m³Oct 16, 4:00AM
FireWork1.9 µg/m³Oct 16, 10:00PM

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Source and data quality

Regulatory monitor

Hourly observations are supplied by British Columbia Ministry of Environment. 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.