Smog warning blankets Montreal as wildfires continue in Quebec
Environment Canada said “high concentrations of fine particulate matter” due to ongoingHazy conditions and smoke are expected in several areas, including Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Gatineau, Lanaudière, and the Laurentians.
Montreal’s public health department said exposure to smoke includes symptoms such as itchy eyes, sore throat, headache and a mild cough. It recommends staying indoors, closing the windows, turning off the air exchanger and avoiding outside physical activity during periods of smog.Story continues below advertisement
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