Published 3 years ago

Smoky skies, poor air quality across Canada as nearly 800 wildfires burn

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Wildfires in both northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba are expected to continue causing smoky conditions in Regina on Tuesday. The Government of Canada’s Air Quality Health Index for Regina is forecasted at a maximum of seven on Tuesday, which is rated as “high risk” Residents may experience increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches and shortness of breath.

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CTV News

Smoky skies, poor air quality across Canada as nearly 800 wildfires burn

Parts of seven provinces and one territory were subject to air quality alerts Tuesday morning as smoke from hundreds of wildfires caused hazy conditions and health risks.

3 years ago·Canada

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CBC News

Smog warning in effect for southern Quebec due to smoke from Ontario fires

Smoke from fires in northern Ontario has drifted all the way to southern Quebec, resulting in thick smog and an orange and pink sun, Monday and Tuesday.

3 years ago·Canada

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Global News

Environment Canada issues air quality statements for N.B. over wildfire smoke

The smoke, blown in from wildfires in central Canada, could reduce air quality for several hours.

3 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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CBS Local

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Prompts Air Quality Alerts Across Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for northern, central, and southeast Minnesota, including the Twin Cities.The alert is in effect on Tuesday and will expire Thursday at 6 a.m.Air Quality Alert (Credit: MPCA)The MPCA said the alert was triggered by incoming smoke from Canadian wildfires, which made its way to Minnesota overnight by northerly winds.Fine particle levels in northern Minnesot…

3 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Wildfire smoke pouring into Mid-Atlantic prompts air-quality alert for D.C. and Baltimore

Air quality is expected to improve by Thursday as a cold front pushes most of the smoke away.

3 years ago

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KIFI

Smoky skies, poor air quality across Canada as nearly 800 wildfires burn - Local News 8

By Ryan FlanaganClick here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Parts of seven provinces and one territory were subject to air quality alerts Tuesday morning as smoke from hundreds of wildfires caused hazy conditions and health risks. As of 10:15 a.m. EDT, Environment Canada had issued weather advisories for major cities including Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto and Ottawa, as well of all of New Brunswick. A stronger smog warning co…

3 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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