Air quality plummets as blanket of wildfire smoke covers Toronto Toronto
The government climate agency issued a Special Air Quality Statement for the City of Toronto just before 4:40 this morning, warning that smoke plumes from forest fires over northeastern Ontario and Quebec have arrived in the region, bringingWildfire smoke's impacts on air quality can fluctuate wildly over short periods of time, but Toronto can expect the smoke plume's associated air pollution to stick around throughout the middle of the week.
If you must spend time outdoors, experts recommend wearing a well-fitted respirator-type mask that does not allow air to pass through small openings between the face and mask. Masks like N95s are great at keeping smoke particles out of your lungs, but they allow wildfire-related gases to pass through, so there will always be health risks associated with smoke inhalation.
Even those staying indoors during the smoke event are advised to take precautions. If the temperature indoors is comfortable, keep windows closed. HVAC systems should have the highest-rated MERV filter possible, while portable HEPA filter systems are also recommended.
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