Residents are encouraged to limit prolonged outdoor activity if smoke becomes noticeable and keep windows closed if indoor air quality is better
Wildfire smoke from fires burning in Northern Quebec could reach Southern Ontario this weekend, bringing the first significant smoke event of the year. Forecasters say hazy skies may begin developing Saturday afternoon, with the thickest smoke expected across Eastern Ontario before drifting toward the Greater Toronto Area by Sunday.
Most of the smoke is expected to remain high in the atmosphere, but some could mix down to ground level and reduce air quality. If that happens, people could experience irritated eyes, coughing, headaches or a scratchy throat. Young children, older adults, pregnant people and those with respiratory or heart conditions face the greatest risk.
Residents are encouraged to limit prolonged outdoor activity if smoke becomes noticeable and keep windows closed if indoor air quality is better.
Forecasters say there is still uncertainty about how dense the smoke will become. However, the smoke could also create vivid sunsets Saturday evening and colourful sunrises on Sunday. Current smoke forecasts are available on the Firesmoke map. To access it, click here: https://firesmoke.ca/forecasts/current/.
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