14/07/2026
"Most healthy people will experience only temporary symptoms, but smoke can have a greater impact on babies and young children, older people, those who are pregnant, and those with existing heart or lung conditions such as asthma, COPD or heart disease.
Please continue to check on family members, neighbours and friends who may be at greater risk, particularly if they live alone or have existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions."
Smoke from wildfires continues to affect our borough and beyond.
As weather conditions change, the smoke plume can move and return, even if it appears to have cleared.
If there is visible smoke in your area, stay indoors where possible and keep windows and doors closed.
Once the smoke has moved away, you can open windows to cool your home, but continue to monitor conditions as smoke may return.
Remember that wildfire smoke contains very small particles and gases that can irritate the eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
Most healthy people will experience only temporary symptoms, but smoke can have a greater impact on babies and young children, older people, those who are pregnant, and those with existing heart or lung conditions such as asthma, COPD or heart disease.
Please continue to check on family members, neighbours and friends who may be at greater risk, particularly if they live alone or have existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.
Please avoid travelling to areas affected by wildfires and follow Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) for the latest updates.
