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Smoke Exposure from Wildland Fires
Wildland fires are an annual occurrence throughout Manitoba. They are caused by accidental or intentional human activity and lightning strikes. Though they often involve remote forested areas, wildland fires can affect communities. Large fires may disperse smoke over great distances. Occasionally, larger centers are affected.
Smoke from wildland fires can pose a health risk. Being prepared can help prevent harm. The following guideline, Q&A, and links are intended to assist the health sector, communities and other stakeholders in communicating health risks and recommending actions or precautions to protect people from wildland fire smoke exposure.
- Smoke Exposure from Wildland Fires: Interim Guidelines for Protecting Community Health and Wellbeing
- Q&A: Health Effects of Smoke Exposure Due to Wildland Fires www.manitoba.ca/health/publichealth/environmentalhealth/smoke.html
For more information:
- Manitoba Wildfire Information
www.manitoba.ca/wildfire/index.html - Manitoba Conservation Fire Program
www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/fire/ - Manitoba Emergency Measure Organization
www.manitoba.ca/emo/ - Environment Canada Weather Forecast
www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/forecast/canada/index_e.html?id=MB
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