The air in Metro Vancouver carries a strong smell of smoke today, catching the attention of many residents. While Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) confirms no active fires locally, reports suggest the smell may be drifting from wildfires in Washington state.
The Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) warns of medium air quality risk due to fine particulate matter from the southerly winds carrying smoke into the region. The Bear Gulch wildfire in Olympic National Park and other fires in Washington are still ablaze.
Efforts to obtain further details from the BC Wildfire Service are underway, as residents remain alert to the smoky conditions.