A special air quality statement is still in effect for Haliburton County.
The warning issued by Environment Canada is for large parts of northern Ontario, as well as parts of Georgian Bay and as far east as Ottawa.
Officials say smoke plumes from forest fires in Quebec and northeastern Ontario will continue to affect the area, resulting in deteriorated air quality. Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour.
The agency urges people in affected areas to close their windows to preserve indoor air quality. People are also instructed to wear masks outside whenever possible.
On Saturday, Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry said there were 29 wildfires in the northeast region of the province, with 18 of those fires out of control.
**Written by Rick Lowes
