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Toronto under air quality warning due to wildfire smoke after city swelters in extreme heat - CBC

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Toronto has the worst air quality in the world as of Wednesday morning, with smoke from forest fires in northwestern Ontario settling in.

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Toronto's air quality 3rd‑worst in the world as heat hammers city - CityNews Toronto.

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Toronto's air quality 3rd‑worst in the world as heat hammers city CityNews TorontoToronto under air quality warning due to wildfire smoke after city swelters in extreme heat CBCToronto's air quality ranked worst in the world as wildfire smoke drifts into region CTV NewsAir quality expected to be poor again northeast of Sault SooToday.comCanadian wildfire smoke descends on US, spreading from Great Lakes to New England ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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Toronto under air quality warning due to wildfire smoke after city swelters in extreme heat CBCToronto's air quality ranked 3rd worst in the world as air quality warning issued for city CP24Heat, wildfire smoke combine to create dangerous conditions across southwestern Ontario CBCAir quality expected to be poor again northeast of Sault SooToday.comToronto's air quality ranked worst in the world as wildfire smoke drifts into region CTV News

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There are more than 830 wildfires in Canada as of Wednesday morning.

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**Summary:** Toronto is experiencing the worst air quality in the world due to wildfire smoke from northern Ontario settling over the city, exacerbated by extreme heat. The city has issued an air quality warning. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights the severe environmental impact of wildfires and their effects on human health and public safety. It

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