{"id":157825,"date":"2023-06-05T12:27:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T16:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrcpontiac.qc.ca\/?p=157825"},"modified":"2023-06-30T13:59:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T17:59:57","slug":"press-release-forest-fires-and-deteriorating-air-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrcpontiac.qc.ca\/en\/press-release-forest-fires-and-deteriorating-air-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"Press release – Forest fires and deteriorating air quality"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Press release
\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
\nBroadcast code CNW 01<\/p>\n

Forest fires and deteriorating air quality<\/em><\/p>\n

Call for vigilance to protect your health<\/h3>\n

Quebec City, June 5, 2023 –<\/strong> In light of the many active forest fires in Quebec and their effects on air quality, Public Health is issuing a call for vigilance and reminding people of certain important instructions to follow.<\/p>\n

The public must remain attentive to public notices and regional alerts concerning smog and ambient air quality. At present, smoke plumes are more prevalent in municipalities close to major active fires. However, depending on wind direction, over the next few hours, smoke plumes will reach several regions and major cities in Quebec, some of them far from the fires. Smoky odours and cloudy skies mean that air quality is affected.<\/p>\n

Smoke from forest fires can affect the health of people of all ages, especially those with asthma, heart problems or respiratory conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.<\/p>\n

In the presence of smoke<\/em><\/p>\n

In areas affected by plumes of smoke, to reduce your exposure, we recommend that you:<\/p>\n