Calgary and areas to its east and south remain under a heat warning, and for those working in the hot weather, extra precautions must be taken. © Terri Trembath/CBC Calgary Firefighting during hot weather can increase risk to the firefighter and of a fire occurring, says Innes Fraser with the Calgary Fire Department. "The big problem with the firefighting gear is as well as it keeps the heat out, it keep the heat in," he said. © Oseremen Irete/CBC Much of southern Alberta, including Calgary, above, remains under an Environment Canada heat warning. It said to watch for early signs of heat stress, which can lead to heat stroke:Irritability.

Source: CBC News August 13, 2022 03:09 UTC