Quebec wildfires: How 150 raging blazes are leading to smog warnings for province
Quebec is dealing with more than 150 wildfires — and now people across the province will see hazy, smoky conditions throughout the day Monday.in the morning, saying “atmospheric conditions could result in a deterioration in air quality.”
“High concentrations of fine particulate matter from forest fires in Quebec will result in poor air quality in many areas today,” the public weather agency said Monday. The warning is in effect for a large swath of Quebec, including the greater Montreal area where air quality could deteriorate, starting in the afternoon. Other impacted regions include Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Gatineau, Lanaudière, and the Laurentians.Environment Canada said smog especially affects children and people who suffer from respiratory illnesses or heart disease. They should avoid intense physical activity outside until the warning is lifted.
The warnings come as raging forest fires burn on in northwestern Quebec, where thousands were forced to leave their homes last weekend. The Canadian military and firefighters both poured into parts of the province to help fight the encroaching flames as the number of blazes topped 150. A ban was also issued on entering the forests of several vast regions, including Northern Quebec, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, and parts of the North Coast, Outaouais, Mauricie, Lanaudière, and the Laurentians.
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