Latest updates on air quality alerts, and when the smoke may reach Ontario and Quebec
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Wildfires have led Environment Canada to issue air quality advisories for parts of B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, as forecasters warn the smoke could drift farther east.
Wildfires have led Environment Canada to issue air quality advisories for parts of British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, as forecasters warn the smoke could drift farther east.
"Wildfire smoke is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility," Environment Canada said in a special air quality statement. "Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone's health even at low concentrations."
The air quality advisories currently cover northeastern B.C. around the town of Fort Nelson. In Alberta, the northern half of the province is under smoke-related advisories, including communities like Fort McMurray, High Prairie, High Level, Grande Prairie and Fort Chipewyan.
The advisories also cover central Saskatchewan, including communities like La Ronge and Cumberland House, and neighbouring Manitoba towns like Flin Flon and The Pas. In the Northwest Territories, areas south of Yellowknife are currently impacted, including the Hay River and Fort Providence regions.
"Take a break from the smoke at a location in your community where you can find clean, cool air," Environment Canada advised. "It is important to listen to your body and reduce or stop activities if you are experiencing symptoms."
According to CTV Your Morning's meteorologist Kelsey McEwen, smoky conditions will continue into Wednesday as wind gusts increase to 50 to 60 km/h in northeastern B.C. and northwestern Alberta, sending smoke eastward.
