Saskatchewan has been inundated with a thick blanket of smoke this week from wildfires that continue to rage on in the province's north.

It looks like the haze may be sticking around for a few days.

Strong northerly winds have pushed smoke from fires burning around La Ronge toward south and central Saskatchewan, prompting air quality warnings throughout the province.

Regina, Saskatoon and surrounding communities, and La Ronge and surrounding communities are under air quality warnings as of Tuesday, the most severe level of air quality alert.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) confirmed that as winds from the north continue pushing smoke south, the situation may only worsen in the coming days, with no relief in store until Friday.

"It looks like it's gonna linger for a couple

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