Orange Air Quality Warning Issued for Ft. Simpson Region
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An orange warning for air quality due to wildfire smoke is in effect for the Ft. Simpson Region including Jean Marie River.
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- Record type
- Air Quality Warning
- Affected area
- Ft. Simpson Region, Northwest Territories
- Issued
- August 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
An orange warning for air quality has been issued by Environment Canada, the Northwest Territories Departments of Environment and Climate Change and Health and Social Services. The alert is classified as severe with immediate urgency.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Ft. Simpson Region including Jean Marie River in the Northwest Territories.
What You Should Do
Limit time outdoors. Reschedule or cancel outdoor sports, activities and events. During heavy smoke conditions, everyone’s health is at risk regardless of age or health status. People more likely to be impacted, including those aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should avoid strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.
Expected Conditions
Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour. You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 2026-08-03T10:07:29-00:00 and expires at 2026-08-04T02:07:29-00:00.
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