JUST IN: A special air quality statement has been lifted for now for Toronto and many parts of the Greater Toronto Area, but the smokey conditions could return
The alert which was previously in effect had warned that air quality could fluctuate Thursday and Friday.
“High levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires are possible once again Thursday through Friday,” Environment Canada said. “Smoke plumes from forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec have moved south and east of the area… Air quality may deteriorate in some areas on Thursday and Friday as smoke plumes return.”Experts have cautioned that anyone with respiratory conditions should avoid being outdoors as much as possible. Young children are also more susceptible to negative health effects of wildfire smoke.
On Wednesday, the poor air quality prompted the City of Toronto to cancel some scheduled recreational programs and move some indoors. Outdoor activities for children at city-run daycares were also suspended.
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