Air quality
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Issued by Environment Canada, the Northwest Territories Departments of Environment and Climate Change and Health and Social Services
⏳ In force until Wed 4 Nov, 11:14 📍 Ft. Simpson Region including Jean Marie River (approximate) 🕑 3 h ago
Smoke is causing 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. ### As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events. You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and…
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
Eventair quality
Response typeMonitor
CategoryEnv
Affected areaFt. Simpson Region including Jean Marie River
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada, the Northwest Territories Departments of Environment and Climate Change and Health and Social Services
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-03T16:14:16-00:00
Effective2026-11-03T16:14:16-00:00
Onset2026-11-03T16:11:00-00:00
Expires2026-11-04T08:14:16-00:00
📋 Official instructions
When indoors, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. When there is an extreme heat event occurring with poor air quality, prioritize keeping cool. Protect your indoor air from wildfire smoke. Actions can include using the highest quality air filter that your ventilation system can handle and/or a certified portable air cleaner that can filter fine particles. If you must spend time outdoors, a well-constructed, well-fitting and properly worn respirator type mask (such as a NIOSH-certified N95 or equivalent respirator) can reduce your exposure to the fine particles in the smoke. Even though exposure may be reduced, there can still be risks to health. Check in on others who are in …📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.1952280573.2026
Message typeUpdate
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- When indoors, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. When there is an extreme heat event occurring with poor air quality, prioritize keeping cool. Protect your indoor air from wildfire smoke. Actions can include using the highest quality air filter that your ventilation system can handle and/or a certified portable air cleaner that can filter fine particles. If you must spend time outdoors, a well-constructed, well-fitting and properly worn respirator type mask (such as a NIOSH-certified N95 or equivalent respirator) can reduce your exposure to the fine particles in the smoke. Even though exposure may be reduced, there can still be risks to health. Check in on others who are in …
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Smoke is causing 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.
- ### As smoke levels increase, health risks increase.
- Limit time outdoors.
- Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.
- You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and…
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