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Reduce outdoor activities if you have an underlying medical condition

The regional district is continuing the fine particulate matter advisory that has been in effect since Sept. 8.
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Exposure to fine particulate matter is particularly a concern for people with underlying conditions such as lung disease, heart disease, asthma as well as pregnant women and infants, children and older adults

The regional district is continuing the fine particulate matter advisory that has been in effect since Sept. 8.

The air advisory is for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District due to wildfire smoke from Washington, Oregon and California which continues to persist in the region.

Metro says ground-level smoke remains and is expected to remain in the region through tomorrow at least.

Rain is expected to bring further improvements on Friday and into Saturday.

Localized smoke concentrations may vary widely across the region as winds and temperatures change, and as wildfire behaviour changes, Metro notes.

Meanwhile, the timber wharf at Westminster Pier Park continues to burn, producing local smoke.

Metro warns that people with chronic underlying medical conditions or acute infections, such as COVID-19, should postpone or reduce outdoor physical activity until the advisory is lifted, especially if breathing feels uncomfortable.