By Busayo Osobade

Wind shift might help reduce smoke concerns

May 9, 2016 | 2:21 PM

Saskatchewan’s wildfire management is working with Alberta to help firefighting efforts near Fort McMurray, but are now looking at risk management in case the blaze moves towards the provincial border.

“There is a wind shift that will push the smoke to the south and not to the east as it has been, which should clear along Saskatchewan borders in the next 24 hours. So we should see a drop in our smoke-related issue,” Steve Roberts, executive director for wildfire management, said.

Across Saskatchewan, cooler temperatures and higher humidity will also help moderate the province’s fire hazards and fire behaviour.

“Currently, there are no communities, properties or infrastructure at threat from wildfires in Saskatchewan,” Roberts said.

Although there are no health problems, smoke emergency plans have been put in place in case of any problems.

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“If something major happened we do have prepositioned sets of equipment throughout the province,” Merv Tippe with the Ministry of Health assured.

Tippe said the air quality will continue to improve with temperatures and winds that continue to push smoke southward.

Albertans who may have respiratory problems can receive medical attention in Saskatchewan, simply by presenting their health card.

Busayo.osobade@jpbg.ca

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