A yellow air-quality warning is in place for the East Kootenay region including Kimberley and Cranbrook due to recent wildfires.
The wildfire smoke is expected to impact the region over the next 24-48 hours.
During a wildfire, smoke conditions can change quickly over short distances and can vary considerably hour-by-hour.
Monitor the situation for any wildfires near your area at EmergencyInfoBC (https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/).
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.
Visit airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk.
For more information, visit Environment Canada here.
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