Ottawa (ANTARA) – Wildfire smoke from fires in the western Canadian province of Alberta is currently covering much of the country, as reported by CTV News on Thursday (11/5) .
As more than 80 wildfires continued to ravage Alberta on Thursday, 23 of which were classified as out of control, and nearly 18,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes, smoke from the fires now covered much of the Canada, according to the report.
Air quality warnings remain in effect across much of Alberta, and Environment and Climate Change Canada also warns of poor visibility due to wildfire smoke.
“People with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, the elderly, children, pregnant women and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of impacts on health caused by smoke from forest fires,” Canada's national weather agency said.
The Alberta provincial government declared a state of emergency on Saturday (6/5), and a number of provinces are assisting in wildfire fighting efforts by sending equipment and firefighters to Alberta, which has faces more than 420 wildfires so far. year, CTV News reported.
The Alberta government confirmed Thursday that the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is deploying troops as the province battles “unprecedented wildfires.”
“Capabilities the CAF can provide to assist Alberta include firefighting support to assist with cleanup operations and basic firefighting tasks,” a government spokesperson was quoted as saying in The report.
Air transport resources will also be provided to improve mobility and logistics needs, such as evacuation of stranded people, and technical support will be provided if necessary, the spokesperson said.
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