Smoke from BC wildfires pushing up Air Quality Health Index
Update (May 25, 2018, 9:30 a.m.): The AQHI has dropped back to normal levels.
Forest fire smoke is seeping into the air in Grande Prairie region. The Air Quality Health Index is being pushed up.
Wildfires burning in northeastern British Columbia are bringing smoke, according to Wildfire Information Officer Kelly Burke.
On a good day, Grande Prairie and area sits at a two or three on the index scale, but as of 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, the index was reading at seven. Executive Director of the Peace Airshed Zone Association (PAZA) Elizabeth Bell says watching the index is important if you plan to spend time outdoors.