Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts in Six Canadian Regions
(MENAFN) Air quality warnings have been issued in six provinces and territories throughout Canada due to wildfire smoke, according to the latest weather updates from Environment Canada released on Friday.
The agency highlighted alerts particularly in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, two neighboring provinces that have recently declared states of emergency just one day apart.
On Thursday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced a 30-day provincial state of emergency, noting that evacuations have affected at least 15 communities, primarily in the northern parts of the province. He also confirmed that over 40 buildings have been lost to the fires.
Manitoba’s Premier Wab Kinew followed with a similar declaration on Wednesday, imposing mandatory evacuation orders on roughly 17,000 residents.
Environment Canada issued a stark warning: "Smoke is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility. As smoke levels increase, health risks increase."
The agency advised residents to "Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events," while also recommending that people in affected zones keep windows and doors shut, use air purifiers indoors, and wear masks outside.
With dry and warm weather conditions persisting into the weekend, wildfire activity remains high. The smoke is expected to stay concentrated near the fire zones for an extended duration, Environment Canada added.
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