Is there fires in Saskatchewan?
There are currently 11 wildfires burning in the province, including several in the area covered by the fire ban. To date, Saskatchewan has had 603 wildfires, which is more than double the five-year average of 298.
Where are the wildfires burning in Saskatchewan?
area. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is battling uncontained wildfires burning north of Hudson Bay, Sask., near the Manitoba border. Of these, the SPSA says the Bell fire is particularly troublesome.
Where is the smoke in Saskatchewan coming from?
“Smoke from a wildfire near Hudson Bay, SK is causing elevated values of fine particulate matter in parts of Alberta. Conditions are expected to improve later today,” explained Environment Canada.
Where is all the smoke coming from in Saskatoon?
RELATED STORIES. According to the weather agency’s index, the city’s air quality is “very high risk.” The smoke originated from wildfires near Hudson Bay that have forced the evacuation of two communities in the area.
How many wildfires are in Saskatchewan?
There are 131 active wildfires in the province, contributing to the 526 wildfires recorded this year—more than double the five-year average.
Where is the smoke coming from in southern Saskatchewan?
Environment Canada has issued an air quality alert for much of central and southern Saskatchewan. Smoke from the wildfires north of Hudson Bay is producing poor air quality in all of the south including Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current and Weyburn.
How many active wildfires are in Saskatchewan?
131 active wildfires
There are 131 active wildfires in the province, contributing to the 526 wildfires recorded this year—more than double the five-year average.
Why is Sask so smoky?
“The fires in the Hudson Bay area came back to life and they’re spewing out quite a bit of smoke,” Lang said. “Because of the direction of the upper winds, that’s bringing the smoke back into the central areas of the province and it’s drifting over the Saskatoon area now.”
Why is Saskatchewan Smokey?
As of Tuesday morning, 13 wildfires were burning in Saskatchewan. Eight of those are north of Hudson Bay, with five currently not contained. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said it is responding to the wildfires with helicopters and ground crews.
Why does it smell like smoke in Saskatoon?
It’s going to smell like campfire smoke in many parts of the province again — even if you’re not out camping. According to the advisory, the smoke in the Saskatoon area comes from provincial forest fires, while the smoke in the Regina area has drifted over from B.C. forest fires.
What is the air quality in Regina?
What is the current air quality near Regina, Saskatchewan?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Good | 25 US AQI | PM2.5 |
How many forest fires are in Alberta 2020?
705 fires
As of Nov. 2, 2020, 705 fires had burned a total of 3,265 hectares across all of Alberta. That, compared to the five-year average of 1,329 blazes and 410,637 hectares being burned, is a big contrast.