The region of Toronto is under the general warning of dangerous air quality and oppressive heat, Health Canada issuing an orange air‑quality warning Wednesday morning as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario continues to drift into the region.
As of 11 a.m. ET, IQAir’s world air quality ranked Toronto in the top spot ahead of Kinshasa (Congo), Delhi (India) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
On top of the continuing yellow heat warning, Health and Environment Canada issued an orange air quality warning, the agency’s high‑impact tier, at 8:21 a.m., citing “very poor air quality and reduced visibility” caused by smoke from the large wildfires.
The agency says conditions may improve Friday morning, but until then, everyone’s health is at risk, regardless of age or medical history.
The warning urges residents to limit time outdoors, reschedule outdoor sports or events, and monitor for symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, mild cough, wheezing, chest pain or severe cough. Those most vulnerable — including older adults, pregnant people, infants, young children, people with chronic conditions and outdoor workers — are advised to avoid strenuous outdoor activity.
About the picture
The photo shows the interior view of a train in the small rural community approximately 213 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, as wildfire flames surround the train cabin. The picture was taking by Sol Mamakwa, a Member of Ontario Parliament for Kiiwetinoong. The scene looks like something out of a Hollywood blockbuster and was shared on social media X.
Later today the Railroad corporation shared on social media X information saying that the crew members in the video are safe and were evacuated from the area.