Share this Story : Forecast cautions possible air quality issues due to Western forest fires Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Forecast cautions possible air quality issues due to Western forest fires Author of the article: Staff Reporter Published Aug 16, 2024 • 1 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Calgary was under a special air quality advisory on May 17, 2023 due to wildfire smoke from northern and central Alberta forest fires.
Photo by Azin Ghaffari / POSTMEDIA Article content Smoke from forest fires in Western Canada could cause problems for some residents in the capital region Friday, Environment Canada says. The smoke “is causing or could result in deteriorated air quality and reduced visibility” the agency says in a “note” to its forecast Friday. “Consider reducing your outdoor activities if you are experiencing discomfort.
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