Air Ronge, SK

Smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in some areas due to wildfires in the region.

Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour.

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The fine particles in wildfire smoke pose the main health risk. As smoke levels increase, health risks increase.

People more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke include seniors, pregnant women and pregnant people, people who smoke, infants and young children, people who work outdoors, people involved in strenuous outdoor exercise and people with an existing illness or chronic health condition. Those who are more likely to be impacted should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors or seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.

Please call HealthLine 811 for advice on health risks, symptoms and precautions associated with air quality.

Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.