An air quality warning has been issued by Metro Vancouver due to an out of control wildfire in BC’s Fraser Canyon.
The Metro Vancouver Regional District has issued a yellow air quality warning for the Eastern Fraser Valley on Monday, July 6th due to elevated fine particulate matter.
Air quality in the region is being impacted by smoke from the Brunswick Creek wildfire near Boston Bar in the Fraser Canyon.
Metro Vancouver has issued a yellow air quality warning for the Eastern Fraser Valley due to elevated fine particulate matter (PM2.5). https://t.co/CTvHJu5hCm pic.twitter.com/zFdDedo2lr
— Metro Vancouver (@MetroVancouver) July 6, 2026
“This wildfire has grown in size and smoke travelled down the Fraser Canyon into the Eastern Fraser Valley overnight,” said Metro Vancouver.
“Onshore flow of cleaner air is expected to help clear the air through the day.”
Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities and reduce the duration and intensity of physical exertion due to the high health risk posed by poor air quality.
“People at higher risk include those with lung, heart or other chronic conditions, pregnant people, infants, children, older adults, and outdoor workers.”
Residents can reduce smoke exposure by staying indoors with windows closed, keep cool in air-conditioned spaces, and seek medical care if symptoms become severe.