A Smoky Skies Bulletin was issued for the Quesnel area at around 10-30 this (Tuesday) morning.
It was issued by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy in collaboration with Northern Health.
The Ministry says the area is expected to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24 to 48 hours.
People with pre-existing health conditions, respiratory infections such as COVID-19, older adults, pregnant women and infants, children, and sensitive individuals are likely to experience health effects from smoke exposure.
During smoky conditions
Follow your common sense
• Stop or reduce your activity level if breathing becomes uncomfortable or you feel unwell.
• Stay cool and drink plenty of fluids.
• If you have asthma or other chronic illness, carry any rescue (fast-acting) medications
with you at all times and activate your personal care plan that has been designed with
your family physician.
• Make sure that children and others who cannot care for themselves follow the same.