Air Quality Warning Issued for St. Thomas and Area
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an Orange Air Quality Warning for Elgin County and surrounding areas due to wildfire smoke affecting southwestern Ontario.
Residents are encouraged to monitor air quality conditions, reduce time spent outdoors if needed, and take precautions—especially older adults, young children, pregnant individuals, and those with heart or lung conditions.
For more information about the warning and health recommendations, read the media release from Southwestern Public Health.