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Edmonton’s Heat and Smoke Crisis | Calgary News
Edmonton’s facing a brutal double threat: record heat and wildfire smoke, forcing the city to activate both its extreme heat and poor air quality response plans. With air quality dropping to dangerous levels due to smoke drifting in from Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, residents are urged to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities. Meanwhile, 29 water stations are open 24/7, peace officers are handing out extra water, and public facilities like libraries and pools are open as cooling refuges — all part of a city-wide effort to keep everyone safe and comfortable during this…
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