The sun shines through a haze of wildfire smoke. (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Twitter)

By CKOM News

SMOKE

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert in northern Sask.

Aug 22, 2022 | 8:47 AM

Dry hot weather is leading to more wildfires and some hazy skies in Saskatchewan.

Environment Canada issued air quality statements over the weekend and continued them Monday for Lloydminster, Battlefords, Prince Albert, Meadow Lake and Buffalo Narrows areas.

Meteorologist Shannon Moodie said affected areas are seeing values of 7 out of 10 on their air quality health index.

“That’s getting into the (high-risk) range and that is when we issue statements,” Moodie said.

“Definitely you want to be careful. If you don’t have air conditioning and then you keep your windows open you want to make sure the particulate isn’t getting into your house because it can cause some breathing issues.”

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People with asthma are the most at risk and should limit exposure.

According to Moodie, areas affected by the smoke will see air quality improvement during the day before blowing back in on Tuesday.

The smoke isn’t expected to be much of a concern for Saskatoon and Regina with levels hovering between low to moderate.

According to the province, there are 29 active fires in northern Saskatchewan. Five are not contained.

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