Wildfire smoke in Calgary at a high risk and dangerous level

Smoke from wildfires in northern Alberta covers the city on Friday, May 31. At 7:37 a.m. the air quality statement issued by Environment Canada for Calgary was ranked at 10+ which is a very high risk level and most dangerous for people with heart and lung conditions. Symptons include: coughing, throat irritation, shortness of breath and asthma.

Calgary skyline as of 7:17am view from Scotsman hill Photo: Floyd Black HorseExtremely low visibility as forest fire smoke engulfs two office buildings on the corner of 8th Ave and 5th St. SW in downtown Calgary. Photo: Floyd Black Horse