Wildfire smoke prompts special air quality statement for Red Deer
As a heat warning continues, wildfire smoke has prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to issue a Special Air Quality Statement for the Red Deer area and others around the province.
The smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility.
ECCC notes that smoke levels can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably hour to hour, and health is at risk with the combination of heat and poor air quality.
Per ECCC (advisory subject to change):