Extreme fire danger persists in B.C. with wildfire smoke on the move
South Coast air quality is set to freefall on Tuesday on as shifting winds pump in wildfire smoke.
B.C. continues bracing for the possibility of more wildfires in the coming days amid favourable conditions.
The province will see the return of dry and hot weather through this work week, and that stretch will maintain or elevate high and extreme fire danger ratings across the Interior.
Wildfire smoke will also lead to a drop in air quality for many locales, including on the South Coast.
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Risk of new wildfires as dry conditions return
Although some rain was expected through Sunday, precipitation will quickly clear up heading into the new work week, allowing for another stretch of heat and dry weather for the Interior.
Increased wildfire smoke will move into southern portions of B.C. for Monday. Through Monday, areas that need the most rain will miss out.
As a result, air quality will worsen in impacted areas.
The incoming dry stretch will likely maintain or elevate high and extreme fire danger ratings across the Interior through this upcoming week.
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