Environment Canada has issued a slew of air quality alerts as wildfires continue to burn in B-C, at the same time as a heat wave is striking the coast. While the largest wildfires are concentrated in the south-central part of B-C, near the border with the United States, 36 air quality statements have been issued across the province as far north as Atlin because of the smoke. The heat warnings say the ridge of high pressure is anchored off the southern coast and sits over inland sections of the central and north coasts. Environment Canada is reminding people in those regions to stay hydrated, spend time in cool places and avoid sunburns.