Much of Manitoba under air quality advisory
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Wildfire smoke is expected to cover much of Manitoba on Friday, prompting an air quality warning for most communities, including Winnipeg.
Wildfire smoke is expected to cover much of Manitoba on Friday, prompting an air quality warning for most communities, including Winnipeg.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) air quality alert, the smoke is expected to reduce both air quality and visibility. It notes that air quality and visibility can fluctuate over short distances and from hour to hour.
ECCC adds that heavy smoke conditions put everyone at risk, but especially seniors, pregnant people, those who smoke, infants, young kids, those who work outside and those with existing illnesses.
It recommends watching for symptoms, limiting time outside, keeping windows and doors shut, and protecting your indoor air from smoke. Those who have to spend time outside should wear a respirator-type mask.
As of 7 a.m. on Friday, Winnipeg’s air quality health index is at a two, which is low risk. However, it’s expected to reach 10 (high risk) by Friday night.
Currently, there are more than 70 active wildfires in Manitoba.
- With files from The Canadian Press.
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