Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world
Summary
Smoke from over 100 wildfires in northern Ontario has made Toronto’s air quality the worst in the world. The fires have caused evacuations in First Nations communities and affected air quality in parts of the northern US.Key Facts
- More than 100 wildfires are burning in northern Ontario.
- Toronto’s air quality ranked worst in the world by IQAir due to wildfire smoke.
- A heatwave in Toronto set a new temperature record of 37.3°C in the city.
- Several First Nations communities, including Collins Ontario, were evacuated and some homes destroyed.
- A train crew near Armstrong, Ontario, had to be safely evacuated because of fast-moving fires.
- Smoke is causing health warnings and air quality alerts in parts of Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and northeastern US cities.
- Officials urge residents to follow emergency advice and be ready to evacuate if needed.
- Climate change is mentioned as a factor in the extreme heat and worsening wildfire conditions.
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