Wildfire smoke from the Prairies prompts air quality advisory for parts of New Brunswick

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The sunrise is seen through wildfire smoke over Peche Island in the Windsor, Ont., area on June, 12, 2025. (Source: Mark Hewer)
Smoke from wildfires on the Prairies is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility for parts of New Brunswick.
Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement Sunday around 1:30 p.m. for the northern half of the province. The smoke is expected to hang around into the evening Sunday.
The weather agency said most of the smoke is expected to stay high up in the air but some may settle near the ground resulting in reduced air quality.
'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. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance,' said the special air quality statement.
Environment Canada said people should limit their time outdoors and consider rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.
'People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people 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 reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms,' said the statement.
The weather agency also recommends people keep their windows and doors closed as much as possible until the smoke clears.
Air quality is expected to improve early Monday as a cold front moves through the province.
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