{"id":100655,"date":"2021-07-19T18:20:04","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T22:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=100655"},"modified":"2021-07-19T18:24:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T22:24:16","slug":"environment-canada-issues-air-quality-statement-for-muskoka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/environment-canada-issues-air-quality-statement-for-muskoka\/","title":{"rendered":"Environment Canada issues air quality statement for Muskoka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The haze and smoke from northern Ontario wildfires is causing poor air quality and reducing visibility in Muskoka.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>High levels of air pollution due to smoke from ongoing forest fires are possible.<br><br>Smoke from active forest fires in northwestern Ontario has moved over southern Ontario, according to a statement issued by Environment Canada. Elevated particulate matter levels and hazy conditions have been reported at several stations. Reduced visibilities and deteriorating air quality are possible if the smoke descends to ground level.<br><br>Conditions are expected to improve Tuesday with the passage of a cold front.<br><br>If you or those in your care are exposed to wildfire smoke, consider taking extra precautions to reduce your exposure. Wildfire smoke is a constantly-changing mixture of particles and gases which includes many chemicals that can be harmful to your health.<br><br>For more details, please consult <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/environment-climate-change\/services\/air-quality-health-index\/wildfire-smoke.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.canada.ca\/en\/environment-climate-change\/services\/air-quality-health-index\/wildfire-smoke.html.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk.<br><br>Visit <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/environment-climate-change\/services\/air-quality-health-index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">airhealth.ca<\/a><\/span> for information on how to reduce your health risk, as well as the current and forecast AQHI (air quality health index) values.<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The haze and smoke from northern Ontario wildfires is causing poor air quality and reducing visibility in Muskoka. 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