The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) shows Ottawa’s air quality is at 10, or “high risk,” Monday morning.
Downtown Ottawa is seen engulfed in wildfire smoke, Monday, June 5, 2023. According to Environment Canada a special air quality statement has been issued as a result of local forest fires in Quebec with poor air quality persisting throughout the day and possibly into Tuesday.
“People with lung disease or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by forest fire smoke.” Monday’s forecast calls for mainly cloudy skies and a 40 per cent chance of showers in the morning and early afternoon.
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