A wildfire was burning in Wood Buffalo National Park, the municipality said on Friday. It stressed the fire was not threatening the city of Fort McMurray at all.
The province explained smoke from fires in the northeastern part of Alberta was drifting into northern Alberta.
Officials asked that anyone experiencing health issues call 811.
Alberta Health Services issued an air quality advisory for Fort McMurray and other communities because of the smoke from wildfires. AHS says even healthy people my suffer eye and throat irritation and shortness of breath.
The advisory also applies to the communities of Fort McKay and Fort Chipewyan. The agency notes the smoke conditions may cause anxiety linked with last year’s wildfire in Fort McMurray.
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo reminded people of community health supports and counselling services that are available. It asked anyone affected to seek help.
READ MORE: Fort McMurray wildfire one year later: The rebuild by the numbers
Thirteen months ago, the entire region was evacuated as a wildfire, later dubbed “The Beast,” forced everyone to flee.
The fire destroyed 2,579 homes and other buildings.
— With files from The Canadian Press
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