Wildfire Smoke

• Wildfire smoke means Canada’s air quality worse than U.S., according to report

  Canada's air pollution levels last year were worse than those in the United States for the first time since an air-quality firm started publishing its assessments in 2018.

  Health

  Mar 19
  
• In 2023, Edmonton sees most smoke hours ever on record

  In 2023, Edmonton recorded the highest number of smoke hours in any year since Environment Canada starting tracking in 1953.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
  
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• Poor air quality reported across Alberta as wildfire smoke lingers

  As of Monday morning, special air quality statements had been issued all over the province by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

  Weather

  Sep 4, 2023
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• Special air quality statement issued for Calgary, Rocky View County due to smoke

  An interactive map from Fire Smoke Canada shows the smoke in Calgary and Rocky View County is coming from wildfires in the Northwest Territories and B.C.

  Fire

  Sep 3, 2023
• Edmonton air quality off the charts as smoke looms over the city

  The air quality index Saturday was 10-plus as smoke from wildfires in western and northern Canada settles over the city.

  Fire

  Sep 2, 2023
• 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
• Air quality advisory in place for Lower Mainland, large parts of B.C. Interior

  Air quality advisories are in effect Friday for the Lower Mainland, along with much of southwestern, central and northeastern British Columbia.

  Environment

  Aug 25, 2023
• Fog, smoke results in ‘near-zero visibility’ in parts of Edmonton, surrounding area

  People commuting to work in Edmonton and the surrounding area on Friday were being asked to exercise caution as fog and wildfire smoke combined to create poor driving conditions.

  Weather

  Aug 25, 2023
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• Wildfire smoke triggers poor air quality alert in Edmonton, northern Alberta

  Wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in Edmonton and across northern Alberta, which prompted an air quality statement to be issued Wednesday evening. 

  Environment

  Aug 24, 2023
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• Wildfire smoke may increase risk of brain disease, research suggests

  Several researchers have started looking into how fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke can enter the body and travel to the brain.

  Health

  Aug 23, 2023