Air Quality Alert

• Toxic smoke from fire at oil lease site triggers emergency alert in eastern Alberta

  An out-of-control fire broke out at an oil lease site Tuesday afternoon in Minburn County, triggering a brief emergency alert for people in the area to due toxic smoke. 

  Canada

  Jan 30
  
• Poor air quality prompts Edmonton to activate extreme weather response

  Edmonton is currently under a special air quality statement. The Air Quality Health Index could reach Level 7 in the next 24 hours.

  Environment

  Aug 31, 2023
  
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• Quebec wildfires contained or under control, says forest fire prevention agency

  The agency, called SOPFEU, says there are currently 57 blazes in the southern half of the province, including 38 that are under control and 19 that are considered contained.

  Fire

  Jul 10, 2023
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• Environment Canada issues air quality alert in Toronto-area

  "Air quality may deteriorate if the smoke from fireworks remains at or descends to ground level," Environment Canada said as high levels of air pollution are expected Monday.

  Weather

  Oct 24, 2022
• Air quality statement lifted for Edmonton, remains for other parts of Alberta

  Smoke from wildfires has made its way into the Edmonton region, and many parts of eastern and northern Alberta, leading to special air quality statements Monday.

  Health

  Aug 22, 2022
• Environment Canada warns of air pollution as crews continue to battle fires in western Nova Scotia

  Smoke from fires near Argyle and Pubnico in Yarmouth County, Lake Alma in Annapolis County and Saturday Lake in Lunenburg County are affecting air quality.

  Weather

  Aug 29, 2020