Smoke causing air quality concerns in Central Ontario
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECC) has issued a special air quality statement in effect for the region due to smoke.
The statement was issued just before 6:00 p.m. in Simcoe County and according to ECC, the smoke is from forest fires and could remain in the area throughout the weekend.
Visibility can also be impacted due to the smoke in the air.
According to ECC, residents could experience symptoms from the smoke including eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, and coughing.
Officials are also saying when indoors to keep windows and doors closed as much as possible.
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