There’s a special air quality statement in effect for Dauphin and the surrounding area.
Environment Canada says there are numerous forest fires producing large quantities of smoke in areas east of Berens River and north of Kenora.
West winds developing later tonight are expected to push the smoke farther east, with most of it remaining on the Ontario side of the border through the overnight hours.
We could also being seeing smoke from the 206,017 hectare fire in the Rural Municipality of Grahamdale.
The fires are causing heavy smoke in areas, reducing visibility and causing poor air quality.
