Smoke from wildfires in Western Canada is impacting Chatham-Kent.
Officials warn of reduced visibility and poor air quality into this evening.
Northerly winds this evening should improve air quality.
Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health, even at low concentrations. Additionally, people with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke.
Visit www.airhealth.ca for more information. Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
