Special air quality statements issued as wildfire smoke blows across Alberta
Posted: Aug 22, 2022 10:26 AM MT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoOn Monday, Environment Canada issued special air quality statements for various communities across the province — including Edmonton, where the smoke is expected to grow thicker throughout the day.
Another fire south of the Athabasca Glacier in the Columbia Icefield is bringing heavy smoke through Saskatchewan River Crossing in Banff National Park and into portions of the foothills, Environment Canada said in a forecast Monday."Some areas in the vicinity of the fires could see smoke persist for the next few days," Environment Canada said in an advisory.
Albertans in the affected communities are advised to reduce their exposure to the smoke, as wildfire smoke is a "constantly-changing" mix or particles and gases, including chemicals that can harm a person's health, Environment Canada said.