US EditionWildfires in the Prairies having air quality impact on several provinces
- Wildfires across the Prairies have caused poor air quality, impacting provinces such as Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.
- Much of southern Ontario was under an air quality statement that was lifted early Saturday morning.
- Meteorologist Jean-Philippe Bégin announced that a low pressure system is expected to bring precipitation to areas affected by the wildfires.
- In Montreal, public health officials advised residents to keep windows closed and limit outdoor activities due to the smoke.
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Wildfires in western, northern Alberta trigger air quality warnings for some regions
Wildfire smoke has sparked the national weather agency to issue air quality warnings around the county of Grande Prairie and the northwestern corner of Alberta, and air quality statements for much of northern Alberta.
Winnipeg Free Press
Wildfires in the Prairies having air quality impact on several provinces
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Smoke from forest fires in the Canadian Prairies will lead to poor air quality and reduced visibility until Sunday, warns Environment Canada. The most at risk for the health effects of air pollution are people 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, infants and young children, people with an existing disease or chronic health condition. For more information, see canada.ca/forest smoke. The post Another day with poor air quality appeared first…
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