Environment Canada has issued an Air Quality Warning for the County of Brant beginning Wednesday, July 15.

There is currently NO active fire in the County of Brant.

Smoke from forest fires in northwestern Ontario is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility across much of southern Ontario. Poor air quality will begin this morning and may last into tonight.

As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.

People more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.

When indoors, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. When there is an extreme heat event occurring with poor air quality, prioritize keeping cool.

For updates follow Grand Erie Public Health and subscribe to County of Brant news and notices at brant.ca/Subscribe

Visit the Government of Canada Air Quality Health Index webpage for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada by downloading the WeatherCAN app.