Wildfires push air quality to breaking point

The regional air quality health index (AQHI) has registered 10+, considered “very high risk”, since September 12, making local air quality some of the worst in the world.

Tuesday, Sept. 8

Peak AQHI: 8

Metro Vancouver

Seattle

Victoria

Wednesday, Sept. 9

Peak AQHI: 5

Metro Vancouver

Seattle

Victoria

Thursday, Sept. 10

Peak AQHI: 3

Metro Vancouver

Seattle

Victoria

Friday, Sept. 11

Peak AQHI: 9

Metro Vancouver

Seattle

Victoria

Saturday, Sept. 12

Peak AQHI: 10+

Metro Vancouver

Seattle

Victoria

Sunday, Sept. 13

Peak AQHI: 10+

Metro Vancouver

Seattle

Victoria