While we may get some reprieve from the smoke on Thursday, Grande Prairie residents can once again expect a hazy sky on the weekend.
Environment Canada has rescinded it’s four day Air Quality Warning on Thursday morning, replacing it with a special air quality advisory. It’s expected the smoke from the Kelly Lake fire just outside of the County of Grande Prairie and Alberta Border is likely going to blanket the throughout the next few days.
As smoke levels increase, health risks increase; limit time outdoors, and consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.
People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.
When indoors, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. When there is an extreme heat event occurring with poor air quality, prioritize keeping cool.
