A special air quality statement has been issued for parts of southern Ontario, triggered by wildfire smoke from the Prairies. Environment Canada says smoke from forest fires can cause reduced air quality and visibility that can fluctuate throughout the day. Toronto’s air quality index was at eight, or “high risk,” this morning.

Environment Canada issued a special statement warning Torontonians to limit time outside where smoke is expected to create unhealthy conditions.

Smoke from wildfires in the Prairies has drifted into southwestern Ontario, triggering a special air quality statement for London, Parkhill and eastern Middlesex County.