Orange Air Quality Warning Issued for Mackenzie Co. Near Bistcho Lake
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Severe air quality warning due to wildfire smoke is in effect for Mackenzie Co. near Bistcho Lake until 23:05 UTC on August 28, 2026.
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- Record type
- Air Quality Warning
- Affected area
- Mackenzie Co. near Bistcho Lake, Alberta
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
An orange warning for air quality has been issued by Environment Canada, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Health, and Alberta Health Services. The alert is effective from 2026-08-28T07:05:21-00:00 and expires at 2026-08-28T23:05:21-00:00. Severity is listed as Severe.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Mackenzie Co. near Bistcho Lake.
What You Should Do
Limit time outdoors. Reschedule or cancel outdoor sports, activities and events. 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. Visit https://www.airhealth.ca for information on reducing health risk.
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. During heavy smoke conditions, everyone’s health is at risk regardless of age or health status.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting 2026-08-28T07:05:21-00:00 and remains in effect until 2026-08-28T23:05:21-00:00. Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
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