US EditionMuch of Canada smoky, other parts get heat, and some areas seeing both
LONDON AND SOUTHERN ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 14 – Wildfire smoke from northern Ontario worsens air quality during a heatwave with humidex values reaching up to 40 C, officials advise vulnerable groups to take precautions.
- On July 15, 2025, southern Ontario faced a heat warning with daytime highs from 29 C to 32 C and humidex values up to 40 C.
- This heat warning followed ongoing wildfires across Canada that produced heavy smoke, leading to poor air quality alerts in Toronto and other regions.
- Environment Canada and local health units urged residents to limit outdoor activities, remain indoors with air filters, and wear respirator masks to reduce smoke exposure.
- Toronto's air quality index reached 174, second-worst worldwide behind Baghdad, with an air quality health index above 10, indicating very high health risks.
- The heat warning is expected to continue until Thursday with a 60 percent chance of showers, suggesting residents should continue taking precautions against heat and smoke effects.
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Much of Canada Smoky, Other Parts Get Heat, and Some Areas Seeing Both
Special air-quality statements caused by wildfire smoke remain in effect for many areas of the country, and in some places, people are also handling stifling heat and humidity as well as the haze. Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires on the Prairies and northern Ontario, as Environment Canada advised residents to limit time outdoors an…
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Much of Canada smoky, other parts get heat, and some areas seeing both
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Much of Canada smoky, other parts get heat, and some areas seeing both – 105.9 The Region
Special air-quality statements caused by wildfire smoke remain in effect for many areas of the country, and in some places, people are also handling stifling heat and humidity as well as the haze. Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires on the Prairies and northern Ontario, as Environment Canada advised residents to limit time outdoors an…
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