Environment Canada has ended its special air quality statement for Toronto Friday, but still predicts a moderate risk to health, meaning residents should monitor for any signs of illness.
Posted: Jun 09, 2023 6:24 AM EDT | Last Updated: 26 minutes ago
The Toronto skyline from along Lake Ontario in the Portlands is pictured Thursday evening. The smog that has descended on the city for days is starting to wane.The weather agency forecasts that the city will reach a five out of the 10-point Air Quality Health Index scale on Friday.
In this case, residents considered to be at-risk, which include those who have lung disease like asthma, older people and children, and pregnant people, should still consider reducing their outdoor activities if they feel unwell.For Saturday, Environment Canada is predicting the conditions to be a four out of ten on the AQHI scale, signalling the city could soon emerge from the smoke that descended earlier in the week from wildfires in Quebec and other parts of Ontario.
While he said it's a "big start" to fire season, it could be something residents should come to expect for the future.
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