Montreal public health says air quality 5 times worse than before | CBC News

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Environment Canada reported that the air quality health index for Montreal was 10+ on Sunday, which corresponds to a 'very high risk' level. It went down to nine on Monday, which corresponds to a 'high health risk.'

Environment Canada reported that the air quality health index for Montreal was 10+ on Sunday, which corresponds to a "very high risk" level. It went down to nine on Monday, which corresponds to a "high health risk."Posted: Jun 26, 2023 9:18 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago

Smoke from fires burning in northern Quebec has coated Montreal, again, leading to poor air quality that is five to six times worse than in early June, according to a medical director at Montreal Public Health. Wildfire smoke spreads fine particles in the air that can get in people's lungs and make it difficult to breathe. Breathing in these particles can lead to chest pain, headaches and a general feeling of being unwell.

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