Parks refused to refund his Lightning Lake campground reservation fees in Manning Park, even though intense wildfire smoke made it impossible for him to camp. There are currently four wildfires in and around Manning Park, which began after a lightning storm hit the area on July 17. According to health experts, wildfire smoke is associated with a number of serious health outcomes, including respiratory illnesses, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. "The more of these sensors we have in the province, the better able we are to truly understand the impacts of these wildfire smoke events." "These data are reliable enough for people to use in their decision making about the health impacts of wildfire smoke," said Henderson.