Air Quality - Forest Fire Smoke

During the summer months, forest fires may be seen throughout the NWT.  The smoke from these fires can affect individuals differently, based on the duration of smoke exposure, their age and health.  The NWT Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer has prepared an information sheet on health effects of smoke exposure due to forest fires:

For more information on forest fires within the NWT, visit the Forest Management Division's (Department of Environment and Natural Resources) website:

 

Last Updated: November 08, 2006

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