City of Prince George barely visible through smoke that has settled  over the area – photo 250News

Prince George, B.C.- The City of Prince George is  socked in with smoke from  wildfires.  While  one might think it is the Mt. McAllistar blaze   near Chetwynd that is  sending the  choking  smoke this way,  Jillian Kelsh of the Prince George fire Centre says it is more likely from the Euchiniko fire west of Quesnel.

In addition to the impact on  people with respiratory  conditions, residents have been   discovering  ash on their vehicles over the past couple of days.  In the evening, the smoke is  having an effect on the setting sun as it shows brilliant colours of pink or red.

There is no word on  when the air might clear, although the  rain forecasted for later this week is sure to help.

In the meantime,  the City continues to offer "free fare for clean air",  meaning  all rides on transit are free  until midnight of the day the  advisory is lifted.