*As of this morning (Tuesday, May 16th), there are no longer any special air quality statements in effect for Manitoba. This could change in the near future as wildfires continue to rage out west.
Original story is below:
A special air quality statement is in effect for a large portion of Manitoba, including some areas in the northern interlake, as well as around The Pas and Flin Flon.
Smoke from Alberta and Saskatchewan is causing, or is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. A cold front slumping southward through Manitoba is concentrating forest fire smoke over the northern prairies.
Even at low concentrations, wildfire smoke can be harmful to health. People with lung or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and those who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke.
Areas in the Parkland are currently seeing some haze, which is expected to become local smoke closer to midnight as the smoke moves south.
