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Air Quality Reaches Alarming Levels In Edmonton

EDMONTON, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 02, 2023: A view of downtown Edmonton from the LRT Coliseum Station amid wildfire smoke, on September 02, 2023, in Edmonton, Canada. Wildfires in western and northern Canada prompted air quality warnings for Edmonton. On a smoky Saturday morning, the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) soared past 8 by noon. Doctors urge vulnerable groups, like seniors, children, and those with lung issues, to limit exposure. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10465016
Date Taken	2 September 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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