Smokey Air In BC Is Some Of The Dirtiest In The World Right Now (PHOTOS)

Worse than places in India and China known for their air pollution.
BC's Air Quality Is Among The Worst In The World Right Now (PHOTOS)
Andrew Lachkovics | Narcity Oleg Mayorov | Dreamstime
Contributor

As smoke from U.S. wildfires moved up north over the weekend, B.C.'s air quality was worse than almost anywhere in the world, including places in India and China.

As of Sunday, September 13, Vancouver was second-worst in the world in terms of air quality, only behind Portland, Oregon, according to the World Air Quality Index.

Editor's Choice: Canada's Breathtaking 'Little Hawaii' Has White Sand Beaches & Crystal Clear Waters

In Metro Vancouver, advisories have been issued each day since September 8 warning of smoke filling the skies coming up from Washington and Oregon, where they're experiencing an intense wildfire season.

They say that the fine particulate matter in the air can easily get inside your home and it's a concern for some people, particularly if they have underlying health conditions or even COVID-19.

It's time to stay cool, stay hydrated, and turn on your HEPA air filter to the max for a while if you have one, until the smoke clears away.

VancouverCanadaNewsNews

Fires from coast to coast: A look at the wildfire situation across the country

A fast look at the wildfires burning across Canada

Smoke and heat warnings cover much of B.C. as Lytton reaches 40 degrees

B.C. covered with heat, smoke warnings

Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, September 8 are out and there's a $25 million jackpot

Check your tickets to see if you're a winner!

Government of Canada jobs are open in these cities and pay up to $137,000 a year

Some positions don't require a degree.

Oilers defend Formenton signing as superfan 'Mama Stanley' withdraws support

Oilers lose superfan after Formenton signing

Trump's Canada-bashing echoed by supporters at Dallas convention

Trump's Canada-bashing echoed by supporters

Ontario's winter forecast reveals which months will be the coldest and snowiest

Snowfall amounts are forecast to be above normal this winter.

Canada Child Benefit payments are going out early and here's when you'll get money in September

Eligible parents and caregivers can receive up to $679 per child.

Canadians say they'd love to move to this tiny riverside town in Ontario with storybook charm

It's just an hour away from Toronto.