‘Lifetime of worse health’: B.C. doctor warns about long-term impacts of wildfire smoke – CTV

May 16, 2024

Southern British Columbians may see smoky skies from wildfires burning in the northeastern part of the province over the weekend and one local doctor is warning of the potential long-term health risks associated with that poor air quality.

According to FireSmoke Canada, which is operated by the weather forecast research team at the University of British Columbia, southern B.C. including Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island could see some smoky skies in the region starting Friday evening.

Dr. Melissa Lem spoke to CTV Morning Live Thursday about the health impacts of wildfire smoke.

“The high and very high risk air quality events get a lot of attention but the negative health impacts from wildfire smoke also start to build up at lower levels,” she said.

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