Smoky smell descends on Montreal as forest fires rage across Quebec
Environment Canada issued smog warnings and air quality statements for many regions. In Montreal, haze and the smell of smoke was noticeable in the downtown core in the morning.
“High concentrations of fine particulate matter due to forest fires in Quebec will result in poor air quality in many areas today and tonight,” the weather agency said Tuesday. “Smog especially affects asthmatic children and people with respiratory ailments or heart disease. It is therefore recommended that these individuals avoid intense physical activity outdoors until the smog warning is lifted.”
SOPFEU, the province’s fire prevention agency, reported 152 active forest fires — a slight dip from the previous day. Of those blazes, 113 are out of control.Premier François Legault said Monday that the province was in a “difficult situation” and the wildfires forced more than 10,000 people to leave their homes. The Canadian Armed Forces are assisting the province’s firefighters while another 200 firefighters from the United States and France are expected to arrive this week.
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