<p>Smoke from multiple wildfires gave the skies of British Columbia an orange haze on August 18, as evacuation alerts were issued for multiple effect areas in the province.</p><p>Environment Canada issued multiple air quality warnings for cities in British Columbia due to the effects of the smoke. Prince George, in the north of the province, had a “very high risk”</a> rating for its air quality as of August 19.</p><p>Wildfires burning in the far north, west, and around Vancouver Island left the province blanketed with hazy, smoky conditions. CBC reported</a> poor air quality warnings were issued for British Columbia and advisory notices were issued for parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. Credit: rozii_art_mix via Storyful</p><br />
