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The sun was obscured Sunday morning by forest fire smoke that has moved into Southern Manitoba.
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Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement due to wildfire smoke causing poor air quality and reduced visibility.
According to the Manitoba Government website, there are 47 active forest fires in Manitoba, and one of them is burning out of control. That one is located north of Grand Rapids. It was detected 23 days ago, on June 29, covering 18,562 hectares.
Most of the forest fires, 35, are located in northern Manitoba.
Smoky and hazy conditions are expected to last through at least Monday.
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