Maintaining Safe Operations in Remote Industrial Camps During Wildfire Smoke Events

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Maintaining Safe Operations in Remote Industrial Camps During Wildfire Smoke Events

The Problem – Wildfire Smoke Air Quality

Wildfire smoke from nearby forest fires blanketed remote oilfield work camps in Northern Alberta. The toxic air quickly infiltrated indoor spaces, dining areas, dormitories, and common rooms, introducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), harmful gases, and lingering smoke odors. The camps, located far from medical care and serving highly transient industrial crews working long shifts, faced serious risk:

• Degraded indoor air quality threatened worker health and morale.
• Camp evacuation would have triggered costly logistical disruption and production shutdowns.
• Limited HVAC capabilities and high ventilation demands made traditional filtration ineffective on its own.

 

Pyure Impact on Wildfire Smoke

To avoid a shutdown, the camp operator turned to Pyure’s advanced air and surface purification systems for a rapid, scalable solution.

Over 140 portable Pyure units were deployed within hours, installed in high-traffic shared areas including:

• Recreational spaces
• Kitchens and dining halls
• Dormitory hallways
• Medical and triage rooms

Pyure technology goes beyond filtration. It uses patented hydroxyl generation to continuously and safely treat indoor air and surfaces—neutralizing VOCs, odors, and biological contaminants at the molecular level. Learn how Pyure works.

 

Customer Benefits from Pyure on Indoor Air Quality

• Immediate Air Quality Improvement: Within one hour of operation, airborne smoke odor levels dropped significantly.
• Full Odor Elimination: After four hours, camp residents reported no lingering odors or irritation.
• Avoided Evacuation: Thanks to restored air quality, the camp remained operational, avoiding costly evacuation procedures and production losses.
• Worker Wellbeing Preserved: Residents reported improved comfort, fewer complaints, and higher confidence in indoor safety.

Air quality disruptions from wildfire smoke are a growing reality for remote operations. Pyure helps companies stay ahead—protecting worker health, avoiding costly shutdowns, and supporting a strong safety culture.

 

Connect with us to learn about the difference Pyure can make at your remote work camp or any indoor environment affected by wildfire smoke.