Smoke from forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Québec continues deteriorating London’s air quality. The health unit advised those who are at highest risk for health concerns to reduce outdoor
Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change have issued a Special Air Quality Statement for the Eastern Ontario region, as smoke from wildfires is causing poor air quality.
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.
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