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+---
+author:
+- Gail Roth
+authors:
+- Gail Roth
+burnRestrictions: 1
+date: 2026-03-31
+ice: Issue
+location: Cranbrook
+params:
+  aqMet: Sakshi Jain
+  burnRestrictionEndDate: 2025-09-28
+  burnRestrictionEndTime: "12:00 PM"
+  burnRestrictions: 1
+  ice: Issue
+  issuedate: 2025-07-20
+  nearestMonitor: Prince George
+  nextUpdate: 2025-09-28
+  outputFormat: markdown
+title: Pollution Prevention Notice and open burning restrictions are in
+  effect within TEST
+toc-title: Table of contents
+type: pollution_prevention
+---
+
+<!--
+Copyright 2025 Province of British Columbia
+
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+
+![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)\
+
+:::
+
+The Ministry of Environment and Parks in collaboration with the Interior
+Health Authority has issued a Pollution Prevention Notice within TEST
+due to elevated fine particulate matter.
+
+Open burning restrictions are now in effect within TEST. No new fires
+may be initiated, and no additional material may be added to existing
+fires. For more information on burning restrictions, refer to the
+Mandatory Emission Reduction Actions section below.
+
+Exposure to fine particulate matter is particularly a concern for
+infants, older adults, individuals with chronic conditions (such as
+asthma, COPD, heart disease, and diabetes) or respiratory infections,
+and those who are pregnant. Persons with chronic underlying medical
+conditions or acute infections should postpone or reduce strenuous
+exercise until the warning is ended. Anyone experiencing symptoms such
+as continuing eye or throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of
+breath, cough or wheezing, should follow the advice of their health care
+provider. Staying indoors helps to reduce exposure.
+
+TEST
+
+The next update will be on April 01, 2026 and posted to the province's
+[Air Quality Warnings webpage](https://www.gov.bc.ca/airquality).
+
+Visit the provincial [air quality data
+webpage](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air/air-quality)
+for real-time observations.
+
+## Actions you can take
+
+As air contaminant levels increase, health risks increase. 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.
+
+{{< 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.
+
+-   Always carry any rescue medications with you.
+
+-   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 elevated levels of air
+    contaminants.
+-   Mild irritation and discomfort such as eye, nose and throat
+    irritation, headaches or a mild cough are common, and usually
+    disappear when the air contaminants return to typical levels.
+-   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 exposure to air pollution" initiallyOpen="true" >}}
+
+-   Air contaminant 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.
+
+-   Protect your indoor air from outdoor air pollution. 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. Do-it-yourself air cleaners may also be used if other
+    options are unavailable. For more details, see the BC Centre of
+    Control [fact
+    sheet](https://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/Health-Environment/BCCDC_WildFire_FactSheet_BoxFanAirFilters.pdf).
+
+-   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
+    particulate matter. Even though exposure may be reduced, there can
+    still be risks to health.
+
+{{< accordion_end >}}
+
+## Emission reduction actions
+
+{{< accordion_start title="Mandatory actions" initiallyOpen="true" >}} -
+NOTICE of DIRECTOR under s.30 Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation:
+
+> As pollution is occurring or is likely to occur from open burning,
+> pursuant to Sections 30(1) and 30(2) of the Open Burning Smoke Control
+> Regulation, the Director has prohibited open burning within TEST until
+> April 01, 2026 TEST local time. No vegetative debris may be ignited or
+> added to ignited piles. Contravention of these provisions may be
+> subject to a fine under the Regulation.
+
+   Date issued: March 31, 2026`<br />`{=html}   Benjamin
+Weinstein`<br />`{=html}   For Director, Environmental Management
+Act`<br />`{=html}   Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Branch
+{{< accordion_end >}}
+
+{{< accordion_start title="Voluntary actions" initiallyOpen="true" >}}
+
+-   Avoid using wood stoves and fireplaces unless it is the sole heating
+    source. If wood burning is the sole heating source, burn dry,
+    seasoned wood and ensure an adequate supply of combustion air.
+-   Avoid backyard burning.
+-   Reduce vehicle use where possible and avoid idling vehicles.
+
+{{< accordion_end >}}
+
+## More information
+
+{{< accordion_start title="Current conditions" initiallyOpen="true" >}}
+
+Fine particulate matter refers to airborne solid or liquid droplets with
+diameters of 2.5 micrometers (μm) or less. PM~2.5~ levels tend to be
+highest around busy roads, industrial operations and neighbourhoods with
+residential wood burning. PM~2.5~ can easily penetrate indoors because
+of their small size. Common sources of PM~2.5~ that contribute to
+episodes of poor air quality vary seasonally but can include wood smoke
+(from wood stoves and/or open burning) as well as emissions from
+industry and transportation sources such as automobiles, trucks and rail
+traffic.
+
+The provincial air quality objective for PM~2.5~ is 25 micrograms per
+cubic metre (μg/m^3^) averaged over 24 hours. 24-hour average PM~2.5~
+concentrations are summarized below for Cranbrook and nearest monitored
+communities at 5:00 PM local time today:
+
+::: {.table-responsive}
+
+  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  Community                 Cranbrook   Castlegar   Elkford   Golden   Sparwood
+  ------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------- -------- ----------
+  24-hr average (μg/m^3^)   3.1         4.4         3.4       5.6      4.1
+
+  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+:::
+
+{{< accordion_end >}}
+
+**For additional information about air quality in British Columbia:**
+
+::: 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="Provincal 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="Metro Vancouver Air Quality" variant="success" logo="/assets/icon_chart.svg" >}}
+Warnings and a 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 >}}
+:::
+
+## Contact
+
+**Media questions regarding this Pollution Prevention Notice:**
+{{< 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 when air quality is
+degraded:** {{< card_start width="wide" >}}
+
+Interior Health Authority`<br />`{=html}Media line:
+1-844-469-7077`<br />`{=html}Email:
+media@interiorhealth.ca`<br />`{=html}
+
+{{< card_end >}}