Calgary's air quality, impacted by wildfire smoke, expected to improve
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Calgary remains under a special air quality statement due to wildfire smoke, but Environment and Climate Change Canada suggests the situation could get better on Thursday.
Calgary remains under a special air quality statement due to wildfire smoke, but Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) suggests the situation could get better on Thursday.
According to the agency, the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) reading at 6 a.m. is listed at eight, or high risk, an improvement from levels of 10+ earlier in the week.
Under these conditions, residents, particularly those most at risk of respiratory issues, should still take precautions, ECCC says.
"(Reduce or) consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation," the AQHI website reads.
The conditions have been a struggle for many Calgarians, including those who work in the outdoors.
"We're just moving a whole lot slower," Ryan McAloon of Project Landscaping told CTV News on Wednesday. "I have breathing problems as well, so things like this, they do affect us on a daily basis. But just moving slower and taking constant breaks makes a big difference."
The AQHI is expected to remain at eight for the majority of Thursday, but by the evening, it's forecasted to drop to five, or moderate risk.
