Montreal Smog

• Wildfires lead to smog warnings, poor air quality in Quebec

  Environment Canada issued smog warnings for the regions around the cities of Montreal and Gatineau and for western Quebec.

  Weather

  Jun 30, 2023
  
• Smog warning blankets Montreal as wildfires continue in Quebec

  Quebec's forest fire prevention agency, known as SOPFEU, reported 104 active fires Friday. More than 20 were classified as out of control.

  Fire

  Jun 16, 2023
  
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• Montreal annual air quality improving but wildfire caution advised amid dry conditions

  On Wednesday Montreal's executive committee adopted the 2022 Air Quality Report and the results are encouraging. However, they said the risk of wildfire is still top of mind.

  Environment

  Jun 7, 2023
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• Quebec wildfires: How 150 raging blazes are leading to smog warnings for province

  The warning is in effect for a large swath of Quebec, including the greater Montreal area, where air quality could deteriorate starting Monday afternoon.

  Fire

  Jun 5, 2023
• Smog blankets southern Quebec as wildfire smoke blows in from Ontario

  Children with asthma and people with respiratory issues or heart disease are encouraged to avoid 'intense physical activity outdoors' until the warning is called off. 

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2021
• Environment Canada issues smog warning for Montreal

  The weather agency said the smog could be particularly acute in urban areas.

  Weather

  Jan 31, 2020
• City to put restrictions on wood burning appliances

  The city has a lot of smog alerts, and it seems wood burning stoves are partially to blame.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2015