There were 118 active wildfires burning across Manitoba as of Thursday, with Saskatchewan reporting 48 active wildfires as air quality warnings remain in effect for both provinces.

The Air Quality Health Index helps people understand the current air quality; the bigger the number, the higher the risk to your health

And even if you don’t feel any discomfort on your run, it doesn’t mean there’s no harm being done. The pollutants can have long-term effects such as reduced lung function, increased risk of respiratory infections and can be linked to countless other health issues.