Calgary's air quality at a 'high risk' with wildfires burning across Alberta
Advisory issued 6 a.m. Wednesday with smoke blowing into city from surrounding areas
Air quality in Calgary is considered a "high risk" with wildfires continuing to burn across Alberta on Wednesday, blowing smoke into the city and hazing the skies.
At 6 a.m. Wednesday, Environment Canada issued an air quality advisory for Calgary, with the index sitting at level nine, which is considered to be high risk.
The weather agency said people who are at risk, including those with heart and lung conditions, should reduce or reschedule strenuous outdoor activities.
Children and elderly people should also take it easy, Environment Canada says.
The air quality level worsened between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, going from seven to 10, eventually settling at nine, where it currently sits.
Environment Canada forecasts that conditions will improve throughout the day and into Thursday, predicting the quality level will drop to seven, which is still considered high risk.
By Thursday morning, the index is expected to drop to six, considered a moderate risk.