An air quality statement is in effect for Toronto and the surrounding region as wildfire smoke continues to drift south, Environment Canada says.

Toronto’s air quality index was at eight, or “high risk,” this morning. Environment Canada says reduced air quality can cause mild eye, nose and throat irritation while more serious but less common symptoms include chest pains and a severe cough.

Out with the heat, in with the smoke.Just as Toronto's fifth heat warning this year was lifted, Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement for the city Wednesday night.The statement is the result of smoke from forest fires over the Prairies drifting into southern Ontario,