Environment Canada now says the smoky conditions that have led to deteriorating air quality in Toronto and much of southern Ontario will likely persist for the next two days.
Another special air quality statement was issued for the city and many parts of the Greater Toronto Area on Thursday morning.
“High levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires are possible once again Thursday through Friday,” the statement read. “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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