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Toronto’s Air Quality to Be Impacted by Wildfire Smoke Today, Environment Canada Warns
- Environment Canada has alerted residents of Toronto and several areas in Southern Ontario about deteriorating air quality on Thursday night due to the presence of wildfire smoke.
- Wildfire smoke from fires in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta moved south, causing reduced visibility and poor air quality across the region through Friday.
- As smoke concentrations rise, the risk to health also grows, with common effects including irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, along with headaches and light coughing, particularly affecting sensitive populations.
- By 6:30 a.m., Toronto recorded an air quality index score of 7 out of 10, indicating a high level of health risk, and according to IQAir, the city ranked third globally for the poorest air quality.
- Authorities advise residents to limit outdoor activities, keep windows closed, use N95 masks if outside, and monitor vulnerable individuals as smoke may persist for several days.
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Environment Canada warns of poor air quality in Toronto due to wildfire smoke - NOW Toronto
A special air quality statement is currently in effect for the City of Toronto as wildfire smoke drifts into the region, prompting public health concerns over poor air quality and reduced visibility.
Exeter Lakeshore Times-Advance
lucknowsentinelSpecial air quality statement includes parts of Huron County
HURON – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special air quality statement as smoke from wildfires in the west begins clouding the Huron County area.
Air Quality continues to be affected by Wildfire Smoke – Wawa-news.com
Forest Fire Smoke continues to cover the region causing poor air quality and reduced visibility (affected areas are shown in grey in the screenshot to the right). Environment Canada warns that as smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events. You may experience mild and ...
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