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Air quality - North Coast - inland including Kitimat

Reported by Environment Canada Weather Alerts

An Air Quality Warning was issued for elevated fine particulate matter in the North Coast inland area, including Kitimat, British Columbia. The source advises reducing strenuous outdoor activity and spending time indoors with filtered air until the warning ends.

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  • Affected location: North Coast, including Kitimat
Onboard First TransPennine Express Desiro DMU 185103, heading north between York and Thirsk.
Illustrative image: Onboard First TransPennine Express Desiro DMU 185103, heading north between York and Thirsk. — mattbuck ( category )/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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The warning recommends steps to reduce exposure to poor air quality in the affected area.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
5/10

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