A Special Air Quality Statement has been put in place for Prince George and the surrounding area.
The area’s includes the City of Prince George, Hwy 16 Bednesti to Upper Fraser, and Hwy 97 Hixon to the south end of McLeod Lake.
According to Environment Canada, the affected areas are being impacted or are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours.
They encourage people to limit time outdoors, and consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events, as when smoke levels increase, so do health risks.
Mild and common symptoms include eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough.
More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough.
If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.
Those more likely to be impacted by smoke, include people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors.
When indoors, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible.
The next update will be available tomorrow (Sunday) and made available on the Province’s Air Quality Warnings webpage.
More information can be found on Environment Canada’s website here.
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