Nearly all of Alberta was under an air quality advisory on Thursday.
WATCH ABOVE: Dr. Michael Brauer from the UBC Department of Medicine speaks about protecting your lungs from wildfire smoke – Jul 27, 2024“Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour,” Environment and Climate Change Canada’s advisory said.“There is zero visibility in the area due to weather conditions and driving is not advised,” Vermilion RCMP said in a news release just after 9 a.m.
The smoky conditions can lead to health risks for people regardless of their age, but seniors, pregnant people, infants and young children, people who work outdoors and people who smoke are most at risk.The economy’s fine, but you’re not getting ahead: Welcome to the ‘me-cession’ “Listen to your body and if you experience symptoms, reduce or stop outdoor activities,” ECCC said. “Symptoms can include milder and more common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, as well as serious but less common symptoms such as chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.
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