Air quality alert issued for Toronto, GTA as forest fire smoke pushes levels to ‘high risk'
The agency says winds are carrying smoke into the area, reducing visibility and pushing the Air Quality Health Index to 10+, classified as 'very high risk,' early Monday morning. Poor air quality is expected to persist into Monday and possibly Tuesday, Environment Canada added.
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