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Wildfire Smoke Pushes Toronto's AQI to Third-Worst Worldwide
SOUTHERN ONTARIO, JUL 31 – Environment Canada warns vulnerable groups to limit outdoor activities as Toronto's air quality health index hits high risk level of 7 before improving Thursday.
- Toronto's Air Quality Health Index rating reached eight, indicating 'high risk' from wildfire smoke on Thursday morning, as reported by The Canadian Press.
- Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement due to smoke from forest fires in the Prairies drifting into southern Ontario.
- Air quality is expected to improve from north to south, dropping to a moderate risk by Thursday night, according to Environment Canada.
- People are encouraged to wear NIOSH-certified masks outdoors and limit outdoor activities to reduce health risks during this period.
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Leaning Left22Leaning Right1Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution74% Left
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- 74% of the sources lean Left
74% Left
L 74%
C 23%
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