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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto Tuesday, alerting that smoke from raging forest fires in Quebec could cause high levels of air pollution today and throughout the week.

Posted: Jun 06, 2023 7:42 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago

As of 5 a.m., Environment Canada predicted Toronto would experience moderate risk levels for Tuesday, based on its air quality health index and wildfire smoke scale. However, it predicted the city could be underThose with lung disease, like asthma, heart disease, older people, children, pregnant people and those who work outside are at higher risk of experiencing health effects, it said.

Millions of Canadians will face extreme fire danger this summer. Here's what that means and how to stay safeEnvironment Canada recommends staying inside if you feel unwell, or experience shortness of breath, wheezing, or an asthma attack, and contact your care provider.

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