Until the air advisory is lifted there's free transit for Prince George residents from the city's Free Fare for Clean Air program.
The Ministry of Environment issued a smoke advisory for Prince George and surrounding areas because of forest fire smoke.
The free transit will be available from midnight Friday to midnight on the day the advisory is lifted. The program is also used as an incentive for drivers to consider leaving their vehicles at home and take the bus to reduce emissions to improve air quality.
The city's Clean Air Bylaw prohibits all open burning, including backyard burning and land clearing burning while an air quality advisory is in effect.
During these periods recreational fires and street sweeping activities are prohibited, as is the use of wood-burning appliances, except for sole wood burning heat users.
Residents should avoid strenuous activities and seek medical care if having trouble breathing, chest pain or discomfort, sudden coughing or irritation of airways. Exposure is particularly a concern with infants and the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, lung or heart disease.
For more information on current air quality visit: www.bcairquality.ca.
For information on the City's Clean Air Bylaw, please contact City Hall at (250) 561-7600 or visit the City's website at www.princegeorge.ca.
