Edmonton Weather: Air Quality Advisory Issued Due to Extensive Wildfire Smoke | Life in Canada

Breaking News: Special Air Quality Statement Issued for Edmonton and Surrounding Areas Amid Wildfire Smoke Drift from Northeastern British Columbia. Reduced Visibility and Poor Air Quality Prompt Cautionary Measures. Stay Informed and Take Precautions. #EdmontonWeather #WildfireSmoke #WildfireinCanada #AirQuality #SafetyAlert"

[@Dannymybrother]

Fire perhaps caused by irresponsible campers.

[@suddenlysolo2170]

Perhaps not. One was startd by lightening and the other by trees falling on powerlines.

[@IreneStAnne]

Possibly. It’s unfortunate how unpredictable wildfires can be. Lighting and fallen trees causing power lines to spark fires just show how vulnerable the area is.

[@Lincoln-ix5xw]

Not again. This is like breathing through an exhaust pipe. If this keeps being the norm I will move out of the city because I care for my health. I already had some friends move because of last year. sad.

[@IreneStAnne]

Yeah it’s sad, we have to wear mask again 😞

[@suddenlysolo2170]

And where are you going to move to? I was living on Vancouver Island breathing smoke from the Alberta, BC and US wildfires last year and I was talking to a buddy in Ontario this morning who is affected by the smoke today.

[@IreneStAnne]

That sounds really tough. It was challenging dealing with the wildfire smoke while feeling like there's no escape. Make sure to stay indoors as much as possible, and consider using air purifiers if you have them. If you have any friends or family outside the affected areas, reaching out for temporary shelter might be worth considering

[@Lincoln-ix5xw]

@@suddenlysolo2170 Im originally from northern New Brunswick right along the waterfront. I may not be able to escape the smoke but I can go to a less risky area. We are all in this together.

[@IreneStAnne]

@Lincoln-ix5xw It’s good you’re able to move your a less risky area. Hopefully the situation improves soon.

[@galeparker1067]

Yes, anytime I watch a Bushcrafting channel, and they're happily building a fire, to cook their steak, amidst ground littered with needles, leaves, and other forest debris....... 😱😱. There are just TOO MANY opportunities for the inexperienced to cause A BIG PROBLEM...... Much more emphasis should be on SAFETY with fire..... (Or maybe just make a sandwich!) 🤣🤣👃✌️🇨🇦

[@IreneStAnne]

Well said!