É«É«À² had some of the worst air quality in the world on Sunday as the city and surrounding regions were under a as smoke from forest fires continued to blanket the area.Â
On Sunday morning, É«É«À²Â hovered in the top three slots in ‘s ranking of the most polluted major cities. Before noon, É«É«À² was second in the world but by mid-afternoon, the city had dropped to the fourth spot.
Environment Canada warned residents that the smoke may continue to affect parts of southern Ontario on Monday and fluctuate greatly over short distances and from hour to hour.
Since the wildfire smoke is affecting the city’s air quality, the weather agency encouraged people to limit their time outdoors and consider rescheduling outdoor activities.
Some groups are more likely to be affected by outdoor air pollution, such as those aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children and people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, the statement said.
Side effects from the smoke could include eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough, wheezing, chest pains and a severe cough. Anyone who thinks they may be having a medical emergency should try to get help immediately.
Anastasia Blosser is a breaking news reporter, working out of
the Star’s radio room in É«É«À². Reach her via email: ablosser@thestar.ca
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