Staff are continuing to monitor the situation but so far it appears the slash burning on Friday night that produced complaints about smoke within the city did not violate protocol, a Ministry of Environment spokesman said Tuesday.
Responding to numerous calls about the situation, Prince George Fire Rescue tracked the trouble to a half-dozen slash piles burning about five kilometres west of the city on the Talka Forest Service Road.
On Tuesday, Ministry of Environment spokesman David Karn said there was a slight elevation in 24 hour average and "so far evidence suggests that protocol was followed in the Opening Burning Smoke Control Regulation.
"However, ministry compliance staff are continuing to monitor the situation."
According to PGFR, residents experiencing breathing issues had kept University Hospital of Northern B.C. busy during the episode.
But Northern Health spokeswoman Christina Doll said the hospital didn't experience any breathing-related visits to the emergency room that were out of the norm.
"There were a few visits, but they can't be connected directly to the slash burning," Doll said.
Those who are having breathing difficulty are advised to stay indoors and run an air cleaner if possible.
"If you are out and about, take shelter in an air-conditioned building," Doll said.
Those with questions or concerns can call HealthLinkBC at 811 for advice. But Doll also said appropriate use of the emergency room is always encouraged.
"If you do feel it is necessary, it is available," Doll said.
