Due to smoke from wildfires, air quality and visibility can change over short distances and vary significantly from hour to hour. Even in low concentrations, the smoke from forest fires can be harmful to health. Everyone can take steps to reduce exposure to wildfire smoke
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According to Environment Canada, people with lung conditions such as asthma or heart disease, the elderly, children, pregnant women and people who work outdoors are at a higher risk of feeling the effects of wildfire smoke on their health.
Manitobans are urged to stay hydrated, stay in places with cool, clean air, and refrain from activities if breathing becomes uncomfortable, the national weather bureau advises.
Environment Canada also recommends keeping windows closed when the temperature in your home is comfortable enough.
It’s also a good idea to use the HVAC system’s highest-efficiency MERV filter or a portable HEPA air purifier to circulate air whenever possible.
It is also recommended that people outdoors wear an N95 mask to reduce exposure to small, harmful smoke particles.
Areas affected by the weather report:
- Arborg, Hecla, Fisher River, Gypsumville, Ashern
- Berens River, Little Grand Rapids, Bloodvein, Atikaki
- Bissett, Victoria Beach, Nopiming Provincial Park, Pine Falls
- Delphin, Russell, Roblin, Winnipegosis
- Dugald, Beausejour, Grand Beach
- Morden, Winkler, Altona, Morris
- poplar river
- Portage la Prairie, Headingley, Brunkild, Carman
- Selkirk, Gimli, Stonewall, Woodlands
- Sprague, Northwest Angle Provincial Forest
- St Rose, McCreary, Alonsa, Gladstone
- Steinbach, Saint-Adolphe, Emerson, Vita, Richer
- Winnipeg
- Whiteshell, Lac du Bonnet, Pinawa
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