Update: Air Quality Advisory Lifted In Lavington

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The rain today should help the air quality situation in Lavington.

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BC’s Environment Ministry has extended an air quality advisory for the community in Coldstream for a second day.

An open burning ban is also still in place for the area within 15 kilometres of the Lavington Fire Hall, meaning no new fires can be started and no additional material may be added to existing fires.

The Ministry says air quality has improved since Wednesday, but high concentrations of fine particulates are expected to persist until there is a change in current weather, likely this afternoon.

“Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted. Staying indoors and in air-conditioned spaces helps to reduce fine-particulate exposure. Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have diabetes, and lung or heart disease,” says a Ministry release.

Nov. 14

Air quality continues to be an issue in Lavington.

The Ministry of Environment and Interior health have issued an air quality advisory for the community in east Coldstream due to high concentrations of fine particulates such as wood smoke.

It’s the second time an advisory has been issued for Lavington since last week.

The province has also implemented an open burning ban for the next two days for an area within 15 kilometres of the Lavington Fire Hall.

“No new fires may be initiated and no additional material may be added to existing fires,” says a government news release.

The reduced air quality is expected to continue until there is a change in current weather.

“Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted. Staying indoors and in air-conditioned spaces helps to reduce fine-particulate exposure. Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have diabetes, and lung or heart disease.”