Prince Albert Daily Herald
The Bell fire north of Hudson Bay is just over 71,000 acres and is being fought by crews on the ground along with helicopters, air tankers and heavy equipment. Photo courtesy of the Hudson Bay Trail Riders.
Residents of Prince Albert woke up the morning of August 2 to find the air grey with smoke as forest fires continue to burn in northern parts of Saskatchewan.
The air quality was bad enough that Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement, saying the air was at the high risk level eight, on a 1 – 10 scale.
People with heart and lung conditions could be at higher risk and are most affected by air pollution.