Toronto in Smoke Alert | Toronto News

Toronto’s skies are choked with wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario, triggering an orange-level air quality alert across the GTA — including downtown, Mississauga, and Oshawa — with the region ranking third globally for pollution and briefly topping the list. Health officials warn everyone is at risk, urging people to limit outdoor time, wear N95 masks if outside, and reschedule events. Vulnerable groups — seniors, kids, pregnant folks, outdoor workers, and those with health conditions — should stay indoors and seek help if symptoms like headaches, throat irritation, or chest pain arise. The city has shut down all outdoor pools and opened “cleaner air spaces” in civic centers as winds shift, offering relief by Friday or the weekend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba4da9db11fb4302