CanadaWildfire season began early last month. It hasn’t slowed down since. The situation is currently most serious in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Both provinces have declared a Provincial State of Emergency. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre has responded by raising its alert level. National Preparedness Level 5 the highest level.
CIFFC reported that as of June 5, 201 wildfires were blazing across CanadaWith 103 in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta. British Columbia The growth of these fires is expected to continue. Over 33,000 people, including 17,000 Manitobans, have been told to evacuate. Manitoba Premier Wab Knew called it “the largest evacuation Manitoba has seen in living memory.”
Landscapes are diverse in the world. Canada’s prairies These destinations offer a wide range of adventures. You can go on a safari in Saskatchewan, kayak in Manitoba’s boreal forest or hike among the wind-sculpted hoodoos of Alberta Badlands. These regions are home to some Canada’s most impressive institutions of culture, such as the Quamajuq Winnipeg Inuit art center Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon.
Here’s everything you need to be aware of if you are planning a trip to this region.
Where are the fires located?
The worst fires are located in northern Saskatchewan, northern and eastern Manitoba. The SHOE fire began in early May, in northern Saskatchewan. Narrow Hills Provincial Park. followed by the CAMPfire near Candle Lake—the two fires have since merged. On June 2, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency issued an order to evacuate the northern town La Ronge, and the surrounding communities. A wildfire had breached its airport.
Two people died in Manitoba after a fire forced the evacuation of Lac du Bonnet to the northeast of Winnipeg, the provincial capital. While residents of Lac du Bonnet are now back in their homes, evacuation orders still remain in force in many communities, including Flin Flon (Cross Lake), Lynn Lake and Sherridon.
What is the impact of air pollution on US air quality?
Smoke from wildfires is impacting the air quality in several US States, a ominous sign of Canada’s worst ever wildfire season, which will be the summer of 2023. Smoke has also billowed over the Atlantic, causing hazy skies to appear in some parts of western Europe.
You can also find out more about the following: National Weather Service The EPA has issued air pollution alerts in Wisconsin, Michigan Illinois Indiana New York Massachusetts Connecticut. These alerts, in effect until 11:00 pm, June 5, recommend that those who are sensitive to pollution limit their time outside between 11 AM and 11 PM.
Where can I travel in safety?
Manitoba:
The province is currently experiencing fire restrictions and closures of provincial parks. There are parks that have been closed. currently closed to visitors Included Bakers Narrows, Grass River. Wekusko Falls. Nopiming Provincial Park All water routes and campgrounds in the park, including Black and Beresford Lakes, will be closed until the end of the summer. While parts of Whiteshell Provincial Park The majority of the areas around West Hawk Lake and Caddy Lake have been reopened. Camping in Brereton as well, Caddy West Hawk, White and Caddy lakes will be reopened at 4:00 pm on June 6.
