Air quality advisories are in effect for parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley due to worsening wildfire smoke, according to multiple reports. The Vancouver Sun and Global News say conditions deteriorate across the region, with Environment Canada’s air-quality risk rankings reaching very high levels in some communities. Global News reports that parts of Metro Vancouver are rated at Level Nine, while the Eastern Fraser Valley is rated at Level 10 plus, indicating very high risk. Both outlets describe the smoke as the main driver of the elevated pollution levels, which are affecting outdoor air. The advisory applies to residents in the impacted areas and signals that people should take precautions, especially those who are more sensitive to air pollution. Specific locations and the exact duration of the advisory can vary as smoke concentration changes, but both sources agree that high-risk conditions are present and are worsening in the region’s air.