Wildfire smoke clouds downtown Edmonton

Downtown Edmonton, Alberta, was obscured by smoke from numerous wildfires burning in the province on May 20. According to fire officials there were 86 active wildfires in Alberta as of Saturday. According to local reports some outdoor facilities and events, such as parks and pools, were closed due to air quality concerns brought on by the smoke. Environment Canada issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Edmonton urging local residents to keep doors and windows closed and urging the use of well-fitting respirator masks for those who needed to spend significant time outside. Credit: @HigherManas via Storyful