The fire broke out again yesterday, causing the evacuation of several residents of the region and requiring the support of air tankers. The Weather Network has issued a smog alert for the Montreal region.

However, a thick smog settled over the city on Sunday, June 21. Several other areas of the province are also affected by smog this Sunday, June 21. Conditions are expected to gradually improve by early Thursday morning. Translation: Smog can cause breathing difficulties. Environment Canada is also asking people with certain respiratory and cardiac problems to be careful. The Weather Network notes that people with asthma, respiratory illnesses, or heart disease should be extra cautious when outdoors today. And, Environment Canada issued a notice that warned the people about the Montreal smog. Despite the smog, the city will see warmer temperatures today reaching a high of 4 degrees, with mixed precipitation forecasted in the form of 1 mm of rain and 1-3 cm of snow. Environment Canada says it is expecting high concentrations of pollutants today, which will result in poor air quality. Lacolle, Richelieu Valley, Saint-Hyacinthe. Poor air quality is expected to end by mid-day, according to Environment Canada. Some Montrealers woke up this morning and, thinking they were going to enjoy the heatwave and some sunshine, quickly rushed outside to get some fresh air. Smog warning issued for Montreal area Environment Canada says it is expecting high concentrations of pollutants today, which will result in poor air … The government is asking people to avoid idling their vehicles and burning wood. Conditions are expected to gradually improve by early Thursday morning.

has issued a smog alert for the Montreal region. Some of you may have noticed smog starting to form last night.

Be wary when stepping outside in Montreal today, because you’ll likely be greeted by an unwelcoming haze and air that makes your lungs feel gross. The sectors of the metropolitan region concerned by the alert are the Island of Montreal, Châteauguay - La Prairie, Laval and Longueuil - Varennes.

And, Environment Canada issued a notice that warned the people about the Montreal smog.

This article was originally published in French on Narcity Québec. The smog, which looks like a thick fog, is believed to come from smoke from a bog fire in the Kamouraska region. Fires in Quebec have been rather common lately, including a massive forest fire recently began in the Lac-Saint-Jean region, due to the extreme heat. The Weather Network has issued a smog alert for the Montreal region. Vaudreuil, Valleyfield, Châteauguay Valley. So, Montrealers will still get a chance to enjoy the sunshine as the day progresses.

CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. On the Government of Canada's website, it reads "high concentrations of fine particulate matter are expected and will result in poor air . It is also encouraging commuters to use public transit if possible and drivers to reduce their driving speed and avoid idling. The weather agency says it is expecting high concentrations of pollutants today, which will result in poor air quality. Register this device to receive push notifications.

On the Government of Canada's website, it reads "high concentrations of fine particulate matter are expected and will result in poor air quality.". It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. It is therefore recommended that they avoid strenuous physical activity outdoors until the smog warning is lifted," we are told on the Government of Quebec's website. Some of you may have noticed smog starting to form last night.

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In addition, be careful when driving as visibility will be low.

Environment Canada has issued a smog warning for Montreal and areas north and south of the city. Beauce, Drummondville - Bois-Francs, Kamouraska - Rivière-du-Loup - Trois-Pistoles, Lachute - Saint-Jérôme, Lanaudière, the Laurentians, Mauricie, Montmagny - L'Islet, Québec, Témiscouata, the Richelieu Valley - Saint-Hyacinthe and Vaudreuil - Soulanges - Huntingdon are the other areas also affected by the warning.

Please avoid physical exertion outdoors. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. The result of a wildfire in the Kamouraska region? Environment Canada has issued a smog warning for several regions across Southern Quebec, including Montreal and Laval. Montreal overall air quality index is 9 Montreal PM 2.5 (fine particulate matter) AQI is 9 - Montreal PM 10 (respirable particulate matter) AQI is n/a - Montreal NO 2 (nitrogen dioxide) AQI is 11 - Montreal SO 2 (sulfur dioxide) AQI Sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive content, contests, and perks direct to you. Well unfortunately, it looks like the smog is expected to continue today with multiple weather outlets warning of “high concentrations of fine particulates” which will “result in poor air quality.”. The Air Quality Index issued by the City of Montreal shows some regions to be quite bad. Well unfortunately, it looks like the smog is expected to continue today with multiple weather outlets warning of “high concentrations of fine particulates” which will “result in poor air quality.” Visit MTLBlog for more headlines. Daily Hive is a Canadian-born online news source, established in 2008, that creates compelling, hyperlocal content.