Smoky smell descends on Montreal as forest fires rage across Quebec | 24CA News
A thick layer of smog descended on components of the province early Tuesday as raging wildfires proceed to burn in northwestern Quebec.
Environment Canada issued smog warnings and air high quality statements for a lot of areas. In Montreal, haze and the scent of smoke was noticeable within the downtown core within the morning.
“High concentrations of fine particulate matter due to forest fires in Quebec will result in poor air quality in many areas today and tonight,” the climate company stated Tuesday.
“Smog especially affects asthmatic children and people with respiratory ailments or heart disease. It is therefore recommended that these individuals avoid intense physical activity outdoors until the smog warning is lifted.”
SOPFEU, the province’s fireplace prevention company, reported 152 energetic forest fires — a slight dip from yesterday. Of these blazes, 113 are uncontrolled.
Premier François Legault stated Monday that the province was in a “difficult situation” and the wildfires pressured greater than 10,000 folks to go away their properties. The Canadian Armed Forces are helping the province’s firefighters whereas one other 200 firefighters from the United States and France are anticipated to reach this week.
Legault will go to hard-hit Sept-Îles to satisfy with native officers whereas Public Security Minister François Bonnardel stays in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
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