Wildfire Smoke
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In 2023, Edmonton sees most smoke hours ever on recordIn 2023, Edmonton recorded the highest number of smoke hours in any year since Environment Canada starting tracking in 1953.CanadaSep 18
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Poor air quality reported across Alberta as wildfire smoke lingersAs of Monday morning, special air quality statements had been issued all over the province by Environment and Climate Change Canada.WeatherSep 4
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Special air quality statement issued for Calgary, Rocky View County due to smokeAn 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.FireSep 3
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Edmonton air quality off the charts as smoke looms over the cityThe air quality index Saturday was 10-plus as smoke from wildfires in western and northern Canada settles over the city.FireSep 2
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Poor air quality prompts Edmonton to activate extreme weather responseEdmonton is currently under a special air quality statement. The Air Quality Health Index could reach Level 7 in the next 24 hours.EnvironmentAug 31
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Air quality advisory in place for Lower Mainland, large parts of B.C. InteriorAir quality advisories are in effect Friday for the Lower Mainland, along with much of southwestern, central and northeastern British Columbia.EnvironmentAug 25
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Fog, smoke results in ‘near-zero visibility’ in parts of Edmonton, surrounding areaPeople 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.WeatherAug 25
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Wildfire smoke triggers poor air quality alert in Edmonton, northern AlbertaWildfire 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.EnvironmentAug 24
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Wildfire smoke may increase risk of brain disease, research suggestsSeveral researchers have started looking into how fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke can enter the body and travel to the brain.HealthAug 23
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Dozens of air quality alerts in place across B.C. with 380 wildfires still burningThe risk to health ranges from low to very high in some parts of the province, where wildfire smoke still darkens the sky.FireAug 22
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