INNISFAIL - The Innisfail and Bowden areas are among locations in Red Deer County under a special air quality statement Monday due to wildfire smoke.
“Wildfire smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility,” said Environment Canada in its July 22 air quality statement for the area.
“Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour,” the statement continues.
The area remains under a heat warning as well.
“The combination of heat and very poor air quality in smoke will increase the risk to your health. The fine particles in wildfire smoke pose the main health risk. As smoke levels increase, health risks increase,” the federal agency said in the statement.
Among those more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke include seniors, pregnant people, people who smoke, infants and young children, people who work outdoors, people involved in strenuous outdoor exercise and people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, Environment Canada says.
Those who are more likely to be impacted are urged to reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors or seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.
There are no locations in Mountain View County or the urban centres located within its geographical boundaries under a special air quality statement, although a heat warning remains in place for the area.
