Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. High levels of air pollution are expected on Thursday due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes caused by forest fires in the Canadian Prairies could affect the region. Air quality could deteriorate if the smoke mixes down to ground level. ### As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events. You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance. People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
