A special air quality statement has been issued for the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas due to wildfire smoke in northeastern British Columbia causing poor air quality and reduced visibility.
The air quality health index in Edmonton is expected to peak at a 10+ (Very High Risk) by Saturday night, and then clear by late Sunday.
In northwestern Alberta, conditions are expected to remain poor through Monday or Tuesday.
Special air quality statements have been issued for Strathcona County, St. Albert, Lamont County, Sturgeon County and stretching west to Drayton Valley and Edson.
Air quality alerts are also in effect for most of the northern half of the province where two wildfires are currently burning.
AQHI values for the Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray regions are expected to peak at 10+ (very high risk) on Saturday.
People with respiratory challenges such as asthma, those with heart disease, as well as children, older adults and those who are pregnant are advised to stay indoors.
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