A high concentration of dust in the city's air sparked a air-quality health advisory on Tuesday.
The advisory will remain in effect "until there is precipitation or dust suppression," officials from the Ministry of Environment and Northern Health said in the bulletin.
"Exposure to dust is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have diabetes, and lung or heart disease. Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise near busy roads until the advisory is lifted.
If you are experiencing symptoms such as continuing eye or throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, cough or wheezing, follow the advice of your health care provider."
Open burning, including backyard burning and land clearing burning, is prohibited while the advisory is in effect. The same goes for recreational fires, use of wood-burning appliances (except for sole wood burning heat users), and unauthorized street sweeping.
Real-time air quality observations and information regarding the health effects of air pollution can be found at www.bcairquality.ca.
