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Heat and air quality warnings issued for Fort McMurray area

Environment Canada has issued Yellow alerts for Fort McMurray covering both heat and poor air quality, as smoky conditions and high temperatures affect much of Alberta.

Environment Canada has issued warnings for Fort McMurray covering both sweltering heat and dangerously smoky air, as part of a wider set of alerts affecting communities across Alberta.

The advisories, classified as Yellow alerts, point to hazy, smoke-filled skies combined with elevated temperatures in the region. Fort McMurray is among several Alberta locations included in the current round of warnings.

Officials are urging residents to stay informed about changing air quality and heat conditions in the days ahead as the alerts remain in effect.

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