Air Quality Warnings issued for 100 Mile House and Williams Lake

Two Cariboo communities are under an Environment Canada Air Quality Warning.

In the South Cariboo, 100 Mile House has been issued an Orange Air Quality Warning as the area is likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24 to 48 hours.

Environment Canada said exposure to high smoke levels can pose threat to your health regardless of age or health status.

Some people are more likely to be negatively impacted by smoke.

This includes people with lung and heart conditions, pregnant individuals, infants and young children, people aged 65 and older and anyone whose health is affected by a chronic condition or acute illness.

For Williams Lake, Environment Canada issued a Yellow Air Quality Warning due to wildfire smoke over the next 24 to 48 hours.

There are currently no Air Quality Warnings for Quesnel.

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Pat Matthews
Pat Matthews
Pat started working in the Cariboo in 1989 after spending several years in radio in Terrace. He worked in the creative department until 2017 when he switched over to news covering Williams Lake and the South Cariboo as well as being the afternoon host on Country 840 in 100 Mile House.

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