Wildfire smoke continues to cause air quality issues in many parts of Alberta [Video]

As wildfires continue to burn across the Prairies, air quality continues to be an issue for many parts of Alberta.

Some communities in the province remained under an air quality warning on Tuesday while special air quality statements were issued for others.

Air quality health index values posted on the Environment and Climate Change Canada website Tuesday morning showed Edmonton, Strathcona County, Lamont County, Sturgeon County, Fort Saskatchewan, Fort McMurray, Wood Buffalo-South, Grande Prairie and Cold Lake all had been given an AGHI rating of 10+, considered by the weather agency to be “high risk.” Calgary had a rating of 8.

“Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility,” ECCC said in a statement. “Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour.

“As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling …