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B.C. health officer to brief public amid wildfire smoke warnings
Canada
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
British Columbia’s provincial health officer is scheduled to hold a news conference as wildfire smoke warnings are in effect.
SO WHAT?
Wildfire smoke can create a broader public-health hazard, particularly for people with respiratory or other vulnerabilities.
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