Eerie sky in Calgary this morning as smoke blows down from the north.
Here’s a timelapse showing the sun rising through wildfire smoke sitting over #Calgary… then the smoke sinks down, swallowing up our city. We are currently under an Air Quality Statement
And with the fire conditions across the province and increased smoke in the Calgary area, the Calgary Fire Department has put a fire advisory in place.
Environment and Climate Change Canada and Alberta Health Services issued a special air quality statement on Tuesday morning warning of the impact wildfire smoke can have on people’s health — even at low concentrations. The sky in Calgary had a distinct orange hue to it as the smoke grew thicker throughout the morning hours.
“Everyone can take action to reduce their exposure to wildfire smoke,” said the statement.
The special air quality statement spans most of the province, as smoke from the wildfires spreads.
This means that anyone who is at risk should “avoid strenuous activities outdoors.”
“Children and the elderly should also avoid outdoor physical exertion,” the AQHI’s website reads.
Other residents should also consider other precautions, it said.
“Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors, especially if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.”
At 7:41 a.m., the agency issued a special air quality statement because of the deteriorating conditions.
“Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility,” ECCC wrote online. “Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations. Everyone can take action to reduce their exposure to wildfire smoke.”
