Wildfire smoke blanketing Manitoba, events being impacted by air quality
CTV
The majority of Manitoba, including Winnipeg is being impacted by wildfire smoke coming from the northern prairies and the Northwest Territories.
The majority of Manitoba, including Winnipeg is being impacted by wildfire smoke coming from the northern prairies and the Northwest Territories.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued an air quality statement for most of the province just after 5 p.m. saying smoke would cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.
As of Tuesday evening, the air quality index in Winnipeg was at seven.
ECCC said the situation will likely improve a little bit early Wednesday, before more smoke arrives later in the day.
"Another plume is expected to move southwards through the province tomorrow and tomorrow night on the back side of the departing low pressure system," ECCC said in the statement.
ECCC is also reminding people that wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone, even at low concentrations.
"People with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke."
