Southern British Columbia is facing another major wildfire smoke event, with air-quality warnings covering a large area of the province as firefighters continue battling significant fires.

B.C.'s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is scheduled to provide an update alongside Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene and Forests Minister Ravi Parmar.

Officials say orange and yellow air-quality warnings are affecting a large portion of southern B.C., with major fires burning near Boston Bar, the Cariboo and Okanagan regions.

The latest smoke conditions are putting renewed attention on wildfire preparedness, public health and emergency response as communities deal with another difficult fire season.

Residents in affected areas are being urged to monitor local air-quality information and follow health guidance, particularly when smoke levels become elevated.

The situation also highlights the continuing pressure on emergency services as B.C. manages simultaneous wildfire threats and smoke conditions across multiple regions.

With weather and wind patterns capable of changing smoke concentrations quickly, authorities are expected to provide further information as firefighting operations continue.