Most of eastern Vancouver Island, southern B-C and northeastern B-C is under a special air quality statement due to the smoky skies.

Most of eastern Vancouver Island, southern B-C and northeastern B-C is under a special air quality statement due to the smoky skies.

Several Regions are being impacted by smoke from local wildfire activity in addition to smoke from several fires in the U.S.

The advisory is in place for Comox Valley, Duncan, Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay, and into Nanaimo.

In general, wearing a mask is not the best way to protect your health during a smoke event.

In fact, masks may lead to a false sense of security, which may encourage increased physical activity and time spent outdoors, meaning increased exposure to smoke.

If you are in a smoky area, stay inside if you have breathing difficulties, with the windows closed.