Over the weekend, Environment Canada issued several Special Air Quality statements around Manitoba due to wildfire smoke causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. Haze and smokey conditions have become common once again in Portage la Prairie as well.
According to the Manitoba Government website, there are 47 active forest fires in Manitoba and one of them is burning out of control. That one is located north of Grand Rapids. It was detected 25 days ago, on June 29, covering 18,562 hectares.
Most of the forest fires, 35, are located in northern Manitoba, while eight are burning in the western region and four are located in eastern Manitoba.
Image courtesy: www.gov.mb.ca/conservation_fire/Fire-MapsHazy conditions are expected to continue in our area today and tomorrow as well.
Air quality and reduced visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour.
Visit www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.
Mon, May 20, 1:53 AM
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