Smoky conditions from Sask. fires mean air quality statement for southern Manitoba – Winnipeg

Surroundings Canada issued an air high quality assertion for southern Manitoba on Friday morning, as smoke blowing east from Saskatchewan wildfires is affecting giant areas of the province.

The smoke, from wildfires north of Hudson Bay, Sask., is impacting southern, central, and western Manitoba because the northerly wind behind an advancing chilly entrance is blowing the smoke into Manitoba.

Surroundings Canada mentioned folks could expertise throat irritation, complications, coughing, and different signs because of the smoke, and that youngsters, seniors, and folks with cardiovascular or lung ailments are significantly in danger.

Manitobans in affected areas are requested to restrict their out of doors and bodily strenuous exercise, and switch off furnaces and air conditioners which will draw the smoke indoors.

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