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+---
+author:
+- Gail Roth
+authors:
+- Gail Roth
+date: 2026-03-23
+ice: Issue
+level: yellow / orange
+location: Cariboo
+parametersAsRendered:
+  aqMet: Gail Roth
+  customMessage: TEST
+  location: Cariboo
+  nextUpdate: 2026-03-24
+  outputFormat: markdown
+  smokeDuration: 24-48 hours
+  warningLevel:
+    all:
+    - Cariboo - north including Quesnel
+    - Cariboo - south including Williams Lake
+    orange: Cariboo - south including Williams Lake
+    yellow: Cariboo - north including Quesnel
+params:
+  aqMet: Sakshi Jain
+  customMessage: "`Custom message.`"
+  location: Multiple locations in B.C.
+  nextUpdate: 2025-02-10
+  outputFormat: markdown
+  smokeDuration: "`24-48 hours`"
+  warningLevel:
+    value:
+      all:
+      - Watson Lake
+      - Prince George
+      - Whistler
+      - South Okanagan
+      orange:
+      - Whistler
+      red:
+      - South Okanagan
+      yellow:
+      - Watson Lake
+      - Prince George
+title: Air quality warning in effect for wildfire smoke
+toc-title: Table of contents
+type: wildfire_smoke
+---
+
+<!--
+Copyright 2025 Province of British Columbia
+
+This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
+To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.
+-->
+<!-- Logo header for markdown output, the layout-col should be set based on number of logos including FHNA and BCGov -->
+<!-- the trailing slash means the text in square brackets is alt text -->
+<!-- note: logos and title for PDF output handled in src/header.txt -->
+
+::: {layout-ncol= 4 layout-valign="bottom"}
+
+![Government of British Columbia logo](/assets/logo_BCID_V_RGB_pos.png)\
+
+![First Nations Health Authority logo](/assets/logo_FNHA.png)\
+
+![Interior Health Authority logo](/assets/logo_IH.png)\
+
+![Northern Health Authority logo](/assets/logo_NH.png)\
+
+:::
+
+{{< banner_alert_start title='Yellow Warning - Air Quality' variant='yellow'>}}
+{{< banner_alert_end >}}
+{{< banner_alert_start title='Orange Warning - Air Quality' variant='orange'>}}
+{{< banner_alert_end >}}
+
+The Regions of BC highlighted on the map are being impacted or are
+likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours.
+
+TEST
+
+During a wildfire, smoke conditions can change quickly over short
+distances and can vary considerably hour-by-hour.
+
+Monitor the situation for any wildfires near your area at
+[EmergencyInfoBC](https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/). Follow all
+emergency announcements relevant to your location.
+
+The next update will be available on March 24, 2026 and made available
+on the Province's [Air Quality Warnings
+webpage](https://aqwarnings.gov.bc.ca/).
+
+![Descriptions of affected region(s) are provided at the end of this
+page. This Air Quality Warning excludes the area managed by Metro
+Vancouver. Refer to the More Information section for a link to air
+quality notifications issued by Metro
+Vancouver.](2026-03-23_wildfire_smoke_issue_map.html){fig-alt="Air Quality Warning - Wildfire Smoke Regions for March 23, 2026: Cariboo (North), Cariboo (South)."
+width="100%" height="600px"}
+
+## Actions you can take
+
+As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors.
+Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.
+
+People more likely to be negatively impacted by outdoor air pollution
+should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors or seek
+medical attention if experiencing symptoms. This includes people aged 65
+and older, pregnant individuals, infants and young children, people with
+an existing illness or chronic health condition such as chronic
+obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease and diabetes, and
+people who work outdoors.
+
+## During smoky conditions
+
+{{< accordion_controls >}}
+{{< accordion_start title="Follow your common sense" initiallyOpen="true" >}}
+
+-   Stop or reduce your activity level if breathing becomes
+    uncomfortable or you feel unwell.
+
+-   Stay cool and drink plenty of fluids.
+
+-   Carry any rescue medications with you at all times.
+
+-   Make sure that children and others who cannot care for themselves
+    follow the same advice.
+
+{{< accordion_end >}}
+{{< accordion_start title="Monitor your symptoms" initiallyOpen="true" >}}
+
+-   Different people have different responses to smoke.
+
+-   Mild irritation and discomfort such as eye, nose and throat
+    irritation, headaches or a mild cough are common, and usually
+    disappear when the smoke clears.
+
+-   More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains
+    or severe cough.
+
+-   People with asthma or other chronic illness should follow any
+    personal care plans designed with their family physicians.
+
+-   If you are unsure whether you need medical care, call HealthLink BC
+    at 8-1-1.
+
+-   If you are experiencing difficulty in breathing, chest pain or
+    discomfort, or a severe cough, contact your physician, walk-in
+    clinic, or emergency department. If you are having a medical
+    emergency, call 9-1-1.
+
+{{< accordion_end >}}
+{{< accordion_start title="Tips to reduce your smoke exposure" initiallyOpen="true" >}}
+
+-   Smoke levels may be lower indoors but will still be elevated, so
+    stay aware of your symptoms even when you are indoors.
+
+-   When indoors, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible.
+
+-   When there is an extreme heat event occurring with poor air quality,
+    prioritize keeping cool.
+
+-   Protect your indoor air from wildfire smoke. Actions can include
+    using a clean, good quality air filter in your ventilation system
+    and/or a certified portable air cleaner that can filter fine
+    particles.
+
+-   If you must spend time outdoors, a well-constructed, well-fitting
+    and properly worn respirator type mask (such as a NIOSH-certified
+    N95 or equivalent respirator) can reduce your exposure to the fine
+    particles in the smoke. Even though exposure may be reduced, there
+    can still be risks to health.
+
+-   Check on others who are in your care or live nearby who may be more
+    likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke.
+
+-   Always follow guidance from local authorities.
+
+{{< accordion_end >}}
+
+## More information
+
+**For additional general information about wildfire smoke and air
+quality:**
+
+::: bcds-card-wrapper
+{{< card_start title="Air Quality Health Index" variant="info" logo="/assets/icon_air.svg" >}}
+Provincial summary of latest index and forecast.
+
+[What's the air like
+today?](https://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/bcairquality/data/aqhi-table.html)
+{{< card_end >}}
+{{< card_start title="Air Quality Map" variant="info" logo="/assets/icon_air.svg" >}}
+Provincial air quality data refreshed every hour.
+
+[Latest air quality
+data](https://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/bcairquality/readings/find-stations-map.html)
+{{< card_end >}}
+{{< card_start title="Environment and Climate Change Canada FireWork" variant="danger" logo="/assets/icon_smoke.svg" >}}
+Air quality maps of next 72 hours.
+
+[Smoke forecast maps](https://weather.gc.ca/firework/index_e.html)
+{{< card_end >}}
+{{< card_start title="FireSmoke Canada" variant="danger" logo="/assets/icon_smoke.svg" >}}
+BlueSky Canada smoke forecasting system.
+
+[Smoke forecast map](https://firesmoke.ca/forecasts/current/)
+{{< card_end >}}
+{{< card_start title="Metro Vancouver Air Quality" variant="success" logo="/assets/icon_chart.svg" >}}
+Warnings and map of air quality and weather data.
+
+[Air quality data and
+warnings](https://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/air-quality-data-and-advisories)
+{{< card_end >}}
+:::
+
+**For additional general information about wildfire smoke and your
+health:**
+
+::: bcds-card-wrapper
+{{< card_start title="BC Centre for Disease Control" logo="/assets/logo_BCCDC.png" >}}
+Fact sheets on wildfire smoke and its health impacts.
+
+[Wildfire
+smoke](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/wildfire-smoke)
+{{< card_end >}}{{< card_start title="Interior Health Authority" logo="/assets/logo_IH_horizontal.png" >}}
+Steps to prepare and manage wildfire-related issues.
+
+[Wildfire public
+information](https://www.interiorhealth.ca/health-and-wellness/natural-disasters-and-emergencies/wildfires)
+{{< card_end >}}{{< card_start title="First Nations Health Authority" logo="/assets/logo_FNHA_horizontal.png" >}}
+Information and resources to help you prepare.
+
+[Wildfire smoke health
+information](https://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/wildfire-smoke-health-information)
+{{< card_end >}}
+{{< card_start title="HealthLink BC" logo="/assets/logo_BCID_HealthLinkBC_RGB_pos.png" >}}
+Learn and prepare for wildfires. Phone 8-1-1 for 24/7 health advice.
+
+[Wildfires and your
+health](https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-library/health-features/wildfires-and-your-health)
+{{< card_end >}}
+{{< card_start title="Worksafe BC" logo="/assets/logo_worksafebc.jpg" >}}
+Info on working outdoors during smoky conditions.
+
+[Wildfire
+FAQ](https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/health-safety/information-sheets/wildfire-smoke-frequently-asked-questions-faq)
+{{< card_end >}}
+:::
+
+## Contact
+
+**Media questions regarding air quality conditions related to this Air
+Quality Warning:** {{< card_start width="wide" >}}
+
+Gail Roth`<br />`{=html}Senior Air Quality
+Meteorologist`<br />`{=html}Ministry of Environment and
+Parks`<br />`{=html}250-645-9358
+
+{{< card_end >}}
+
+**Media questions regarding health implications of wildfire smoke:**
+
+{{< card_start  width="wide" >}}
+
+First Nations Health Authority`<br />`{=html}Environmental Public Health
+Services or Main FNHA Line: 604-693-6500 `<br />`{=html}After Hours:
+1-844-666-0711`<br />`{=html}Email:
+Ephs.afterhours@fnha.ca`<br />`{=html}Media line:
+604-831-4898`<br />`{=html}
+
+Interior Health Authority`<br />`{=html}Media line:
+1-844-469-7077`<br />`{=html}Email:
+media@interiorhealth.ca`<br />`{=html}
+
+Northern Health Authority`<br />`{=html}Media Line:
+1-877-961-7724`<br />`{=html}{{< card_end >}}
+
+## Regions included under this Air Quality Warning
+
+-   **Cariboo (North):** includes Quesnel, Wells and Bowron Lake Park.
+-   **Cariboo (South):** includes Williams Lake, Northern and Central
+    sections of Wells Gray Park.