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Y'all see this smog

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The air quality in Toronto has become so polluted due to forest fires in Quebec and Ontario that strenuous outdoor activities could leave you coughing and with an itchy throat.

Environment Canada says that air quality in the city will reach level 7 on its index by 11 a.m. on Wednesday – which the federal weather agency said presents a “high risk.”

An air quality advisory has been in effect for Toronto since Monday and the smell of smoke and sight of haze has been present ever since.

According to Environment Canada, the city will continue to see a high risk in air quality until about 4 p.m., when the risk drops down to moderate and stays there overnight.

However, smoke density is forecast to intensify Thursday morning and bring with it even worse air quality which will push the risk level to 9 by Thursday afternoon.

“Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation,” the agency advises when air quality risk levels are between 7 and 10.

On Tuesday, a number of fire bans were issued across parts of the Greater Toronto Area and several school boards, including the Toronto District School Board, announced that outdoor events planned for Wednesday and Thursday had been rescheduled or moved indoors.

Environment Canada is suggesting that if you need to spend time outdoors, consider wearing a face mask to reduce the exposure to smoke particles which “generally pose the greatest risk to health.”

 
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