Air quality levels have deteriorated significantly with some forecasts being labeled as 'horrific'.
Experts warn individuals who are sensitive to smoke, such as children, older adults, pregnant women and those with underlying lung or cardiovascular conditions should be especially careful.
In Canada, Alberta and British Columbia provinces are experiencing over 600 active wildfires leading to mass evacuations including Jasper.
Over 79 large active blazes are burning over 1.43 million acres of land in Oregon and Washington states.
The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in Western regions due to climate change has led experts to emphasize caution during wildfire season.
Wildfires in Western US and Canada have spread to the eastern regions, causing air quality concerns.
In recent days, wildfire smoke from the Western United States and Canada has spread across the eastern regions of the country, causing air quality concerns in areas as far east as New England. The fires have been particularly intense in Oregon and Washington states, with over 79 large active blazes burning more than 1.43 million acres of land. In Canada, Alberta and British Columbia provinces are experiencing over 600 active wildfires, leading to mass evacuations including the popular tourist destination of Jasper. Air quality levels in affected areas have deteriorated significantly with some forecasts being labeled as ‘horrific’. Experts such as Dr. Mike Flannigan of Thompson Rivers University in British Columbia state that these fires are consistent with what is expected due to climate change.
Individuals who are more sensitive to smoke, such as children, older adults, pregnant women and those with underlying lung or cardiovascular conditions should be especially careful. When air quality is affected by the wildfire smoke and it is necessary to exercise outdoors, it's important for individuals to monitor the air quality and keep workouts short if conditions are bad. The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in Western regions due to climate change has led experts like Dr. Michael Koehle of the University of British Columbia and Dr. Stephanie Christenson of the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, to emphasize caution when it comes to outdoor activities during wildfire season.
As more areas are affected by these wildfires, both in the United States and Canada, it is crucial for individuals to stay informed about air quality levels and safety precautions. The impact of climate change on the frequency and intensity of wildfires cannot be ignored as we continue to see their effects on our environment and health.
Wildfires in the Western United States and Canada are affecting air quality levels as far east as New England.
Individuals who are more sensitive to smoke, such as children, older adults, pregnant women, and those with underlying lung or cardiovascular conditions should be especially careful.
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]Wildfires in the Western United States and Canada are affecting air quality levels as far east as New England.[
More than 1.6 million acres have been burned by wildfires in the Western United States and Canada as of Thursday morning.
Air quality levels in British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta have deteriorated this week with some forecasts being labeled ‘horrific’.
There are about 430 active wildfires in British Columbia and 177 in neighboring Alberta, Canada.
Wildfire smoke from the Western United States and Canada reached the Northeast on Thursday.
More than 1.6 million acres have been burned by wildfires in the Western United States and Canada as of Thursday morning.
Over 600 wildfires are actively burning in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate their homes including Jasper, a popular tourist destination.
Air quality levels in British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta have deteriorated this week with some forecasts being labeled ‘horrific’.
Dr. Mike Flannigan of Thompson Rivers University in British Columbia states that these fires are consistent with what is expected with climate change.
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Wildfires in the Western United States and Canada are affecting air quality levels as far east as New England.
