Air quality in Montreal and much of southern Quebec has deteriorated to a high health risk level due to smoke plumes from wildfires in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Environment Canada issued warnings, advising vulnerable populations and the general public to take precautions, including staying indoors. The Air Quality Health Index for Montreal reached an eight out of 10.
Montreal air quality deteriorates as Prairie wildfire smoke blankets much of southern Quebec
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Air quality in Montreal and much of southern Quebec has deteriorated to a high health risk level due to smoke plumes from wildfires in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Environment Canada issued warnings, advising vulnerable populations and the general public to take precautions, including staying indoors. The Air Quality Health Index for Montreal reached an eight out of 10.
Trending- 1 Wildfires continue to rage in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
- 2 Friday: Smoke drifted into Quebec, Environment Canada issued warnings, Air Quality Health Index for Montreal listed as 8/10.
- 3 Sunday: Smoky air expected to clear out.
- High health risk, especially for people aged 65+, pregnant people, infants, young children, and those with existing illnesses.
- Poor visibility in certain areas.
- Possible symptoms: eye, nose, throat irritation, headaches, mild cough, wheezing, chest pains, severe cough.
- Advice to stay indoors, keep windows/doors closed, consider respirator masks.
What: Deterioration of air quality in southern Quebec, including Montreal, due to wildfire smoke. Environment Canada issued air quality statements and warnings. The Air Quality Health Index for Montreal reached 8/10.
When: Friday (as of 8 a.m. on Friday); Expected to clear by Sunday.
Where: Montreal, southern Quebec, northern Quebec, Canada; Smoke originating from Saskatchewan and Manitoba (Prairies).
Why: Wildfires continue to rage in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, causing smoke plumes to drift into Quebec.
How: Smoke plumes travelled from the Prairies, leading to increased health risks and poor visibility. Environment Canada issued warnings.