Rankin Inlet residents urged to minimize smoke exposure from dump fire

Rankin Inlet residents urged to minimize smoke exposure from dump fire

Smoke from a persistent dump fire in Rankin Inlet has resulted in the Government of Nunavut monitoring air quality in the community and warning residents to avoid exposure to smoke. “Smoke exposure can irritate your eyes, make breathing difficult and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases,” the GN stated in a July 7 public health advisory. “Those at higher risk include Elders, pregnant women, children and individuals with respiratory or heart is…