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Air quality statement in effect for Toronto as wildfire smoke drifts in from Prairies
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,
Air Quality Health Index explained as more wildfire smoke blankets Sask.
Health officials recommend staying indoors with windows closed during high AQHI days, using air purifiers if available, and limiting strenuous outdoor activity. If you must be outdoors, a NIOSH-certified N95 masks or a similar respirator can help reduce exposure to fine particles in the smoke.
Ottawa and much of south and southeastern Ontario can expect poor air quality this weekend as wildfire smoke returns, ...
The wildfire smoke may persist into Tuesday and possibly Wednesday,” said Environment Canada in a Monday afternoon statement.
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) have reported a Special Air ...
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