Smoke plumes from forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec are expected to cause the air quality in Grey-Bruce to deteriorate for a second time this month, prompting Environment and Climate Change Canada to issue a Special Air Quality Statement for the area.
The province’s Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for Grey-Bruce is also forecasted to reach “High Risk” by Tuesday night due to the wildfire smoke and remain at that level into Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
When the AQHI for Grey-Bruce reaches the High-Risk level, Grey Bruce Public Health recommends the following:
For the At-Risk population, which includes people with heart or breathing problems: reduce or reschedule strenuous outdoor activities. Children and the elderly should also take it easy.
Grey-Bruce under special air quality statement due to wildfire smoke
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Grey-Bruce under special air quality statement due to wildfire smoke
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