An air quality warning due to wildfire smoke from the Mount Underwood fire has been issued the afternoon of August 12, updated August 14.
- Comox Valley: includes Black Creek and Cumberland.
- East Vancouver Island (central): includes Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Coombs, Qualicum Beach, Fanny Bay, Denman Island, Hornby Island, and Lasqueti Island.
- Inland Vancouver Island: includes Lake Cowichan, Nahmint, Port Alberni, central portions of Strathcona Park and Schoen Lake Provincial Park.
- Sunshine Coast (north): includes, Powell River, Quadra Island to Texada Island.
Read the Air Quality Warning for more information and actions you can take.
People in these areas should limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities, and events.
Visit Island Health’s Wildfires page to learn how to take action to reduce exposure to wildfire smoke, including community virtual care services, resources for Indigenous Peoples, as well as actions for people returning home from being evacuated.
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