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CTV News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Poor air quality in Sarnia-Lambton due to wildfire smoke
Lambton Public Health headquarters in Sarnia, Ont. are seen on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019. (Bryan Bicknell / CTV London) A special air quality statement is in effect for Sarnia-Lambton on Saturday, issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The statement was prompted by wildfire smoke present in the area, which originated in forest fires in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and northern Ontario. It's expected that the smoke will clear from the area on Saturday evening and overnight, however, the Lambton Public Health Unit has issued some reminders about the risks associated with poor air quality. Those most at risk in poor air quality environments includes older adults, children, pregnant people, and those with chronic health conditions. Additionally, those that work outdoors and will spend lengthy times exposed the poor air quality are also at risk. It's recommended that those at risk limit strenuous outdoor activities, and monitor for symptoms. To help reduce chances of negative health impacts you can: drink plenty of water take extra precautions if you live near a highway or area where air quality could be impacted by traffic conditions keep windows and doors closed Symptoms include irritated eyes and difficulty breathing. If you are concerned about your health and experiencing symptoms due to exposure to poor air quality, it's recommended that you contact your healthcare provider.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Special air quality statement issued for Lambton
A special air quality statement has been issued for Sarnia and Lambton, as Lambton Public Health encourages residents to protect their health by taking precautions. The statement is in response to wildfire smoke from forest fires in northern Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and was issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and Environment and Climate Change Canada. The smoke is expected to affect the area later this evening and is expected to clear by Saturday morning. Special air quality statements are issued when the air quality health index is predicted to reach the high-risk category. Those facing higher risk to negative health impacts are children, older adults, pregnant individuals, people with chronic health conditions and people who work outdoors. People at risk are recommended to reduce strenuous outdoor activities and are encouraged to monitor for irritated eyes, increased mucous and difficulty breathing. It's recommended for the general population to reduce strenuous outdoor activity if they experience coughing and throat irritation. To stay updated on the air quality health index, check Air Quality Ontario.
CBS News
28-03-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Michigan, Ontario officials monitoring crude oil spill, cleanup in St. Clair River
U.S. and Canadian officials are monitoring a crude oil spill that was detected Thursday in the Canadian side of the St. Clair River near the Suncor Sarnia Refinery. No impacts to drinking water were reported for Ontario or Michigan residents, although water intake valves were temporarily closed on the Michigan side, according to the Be Ready St. Clair County office in Michigan. In the meantime, Ontario residents were urged to stay away from the river itself, according to a notice from Lambton Public Health in Port Edward, Ontario. The spill was detected about 1 p.m. Thursday "as part of its regular monitoring," Suncor Sarnia Refinery said in a community notification notice. The area of concern was just south of the refinery, with Suncor and Shell crews using booms to contain and limit the spread. The winds were out of the west, heading east toward the Canadian side of the river, at the time. In response to the situation, Lambton Public Health in Ontario issued a notice saying that its residents should avoid using the river water for bathing, drinking and food preparation and use only municipal water sources for the time being. "There have been no known reports of illness associated with this incident," the Lambton health agency said. The U.S. Coast Guard sent its helicopters over the area Thursday afternoon; the office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management also got involved. "We continue to work with local organizations on our response, who are assisting with shoreline assessment and air monitoring in the vicinity," the refinery notice said.
