The latest on Ontario wildfires and smoke, from evacuations to poor air quality

Here is the latest on wildfires in northern Ontario as communities evacuate and much of the province is blanketed in thick and dangerous smoke. All times Eastern. — 10:40 a.m. Devastating wildfires are also causing health concerns and event cancellations across southern parts of the province as thick smoke plumes linger in the sky for another day. Environment Canada says the air quality in Toronto continues to be “very high risk” this morning. Air quality warnings are also in place from Thunder Bay to Kingston, London and Windsor, with conditions in some areas expected to persists until Friday. The smoke has also reached parts of the northern United States. — 10:15 a.m. Ontario has asked the federal government to ensure aircraft and crews are ready to deploy in 24 hours…

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