The region of Toronto is under the general warning of dangerous air quality and oppressive heat, Health Canada issuing an orange air‑quality warning Wednesday morning as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario continues to drift into the region.
As of 11 a.m. ET, IQAir’s world air quality ranked Toronto in the top spot ahead of Kinshasa (Congo), Delhi (India) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates). (CityNews Toronto)
On top of the continuing yellow heat warning, Health and Environment Canada issued an orange air quality warning, the agency’s high‑impact tier, at 8:21 a.m., citing “very poor air quality and reduced visibility” caused by smoke from the large wildfires.
The agency says conditions may improve Friday morning, but until then, everyone’s health is at risk, regardless of age or medical history.
The warning urges residents to limit time outdoors, reschedule outdoor sports or events, and monitor for symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, mild cough, wheezing, chest pain or severe cough. Those most vulnerable — including older adults, pregnant people, infants, young children, people with chronic conditions and outdoor workers — are advised to avoid strenuous outdoor activity. (CityNews Toronto)
About the picture and the train surrounding by wildfire
The photo shows the interior view of a train in the small rural community approximately 213 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, as wildfire flames surround the train cabin. The picture was taking by Sol Mamakwa, a Member of Ontario Parliament for Kiiwetinoong. The scene looks like something out of a Hollywood blockbuster and was shared on social media X.
The Railroad corporation shared on social media X information saying that the crew members in the video are safe and were evacuated from the area.
Later Today, the union confirmed that train was staffed by two of its members from the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) and commended the crew of their quick and professional response. There were no injuries. Later the union is calling on Canadian National Railway corporation to stop running trains through active wildfire zones and to put the safety of workers and communities first, Teamster Canada said in news release earlier Today.
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference represents more than 10,000 workers in the Canadian rail industry, including locomotive engineers, conductors, yard workers, and rail traffic controllers at CN.
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Source: City News Toronto, Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) Press Releases
