Environment Canada issues special air quality statement amid heat warning in Hamilton, Halton

Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for Hamilton and Halton areas for July 14.

The air quality is expected to be a high health risk in both areas due to wildfire smoke making its way here from northern Ontario.

Smoke is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.

Environment Canada advises to limit time outdoors, consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events during a special air quality statement.

This statement from Environment Canada comes while the region is under a heat warning until July 17.

The heat warning is for southern Ontario including Hamilton, Halton and Niagara.

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