Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world
4 hours ago
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- Smoke from over 100 wildfires in northern Ontario has made Toronto's air quality the worst globally, affecting cities across the northeastern US.
- Environment Canada issued health warnings as Toronto experienced a heatwave reaching 37.3°C, breaking a three-decade record, with airport runways hitting 55°C.
- Wildfires forced mandatory evacuations from First Nations communities, with striking footage showing a train engulfed in flames near Armstrong, Ontario.
- Residents fled quickly, including by boat, with the community of Collins reportedly burned to the ground, though all evacuated safely.
- Officials link extreme temperatures and severe weather events to climate change, urging adherence to emergency guidance amid ongoing threats.
- Air quality alerts extend to Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, with thicker smoke expected over New York and Washington later in the week.