Orange Air Quality Warning Issued for Ft. Simpson Region
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Severe air quality warning due to wildfire smoke is in effect for the Ft. Simpson Region including Jean Marie River until 19:53 UTC.
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- Record type
- Air Quality Warning
- Affected area
- Ft. Simpson Region, Northwest Territories
- Issued
- August 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
Orange warning for air quality issued by Environment Canada. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Effective from 2026-08-31T03:53:50-00:00 until 2026-08-31T19:53:50-00:00.
Affected Areas
Ft. Simpson Region including Jean Marie River, Northwest Territories.
What You Should Do
Limit time outdoors. Reschedule or cancel outdoor sports, activities and events. People aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with existing illness or chronic health conditions, and outdoor workers should avoid strenuous outdoor activities and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms. Seek immediate medical assistance for medical emergencies.
Expected Conditions
Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Air quality and visibility can fluctuate over short distances and vary considerably from hour to hour. Everyone’s health is at risk regardless of age or health status.
Timeline
Warning effective 2026-08-31T03:53:50-00:00, expires 2026-08-31T19:53:50-00:00.
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