Those hoping for a reprieve from the wildfire smoke in the sky above Chatham-Kent will likely be disappointed.
Environment Canada has updated a special air quality statement and said smoke plumes from the forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec are expected to return to the area on Thursday during the day or in the evening.
The smoke is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility that will last into Saturday. Elevated pollution levels are also expected or occurring.
Public health officials are reminding the public that wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health, even at low concentrations.
People with lung or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects.