Smoke from wildfires in British Columbia and Washington state has been drifting over Western Canada and the Northwest Territories.

Wildfires in British Columbia, Washington state and other parts of North America have caused smoke to drift into Western Canada. The smoke has been carried by winds as far east as Ontario, where it’s expected to clear by the end of October 27th. Health officials have issued a special air quality statement for most of Alberta, with the exception of Edmonton and Calgary. The statement is urging people with respiratory conditions to stay indoors.

What is causing the smoky skies?

The smoke from wildfires burning in B.C., Washington state and other parts of North America has drifted into Western Canada and the Northwest Territories, causing poor air quality for much of Alberta.