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Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by obedience4(m): 10:36am On Jun 08, 2023
Millions of people in North America have been advised to wear N95 masks outdoors due to poor air quality levels sparked by intense wildfires in Canada.

New York will begin distributing free masks on Thursday. Canada has said that people should wear a mask if they are unable to remain indoors.Officials warn that the dangerously smoky conditions are expected to persist into the weekend


Much of the smoke is coming from Quebec, where 150 fires are burning. More than 15,000 residents are expected to be forced to evacuate in the province, officials said on Wednesday. It is already Quebec's worst fire season on record

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that New York would distribute one million masks to state residents on Thursday.

"This is a temporary situation. This is not Covid," she said at a news conference. The governor added that New York City buses and trains have high-quality air filtration systems that make them safe forms of travel


Environment Canada has said that conditions are worsening in Toronto on Thursday, as more smoke pours in.

In a special weather bulletin on Wednesday, the agency recommended that anyone outdoors wear a mask.

"These fine particles generally pose the greatest risk to health. However, respirators do not reduce exposure to the gases in wildfire smoke," the Environment Canada statement said

Meanwhile, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classified the air quality in much of the north-east as "unhealthy" especially for people with respiratory concerns. In total, millions of people around North America are thought to be under a form of air quality warning.

In New York, an orange haze blanketed the city's skyline and shrouded landmarks including the Statue of Liberty
"We recommend all New Yorkers limit outdoor activity to the greatest extent possible," Mayor Eric Adams warned on Wednesday

Zoos have brought animals indoors, and in New York, carriage horse rides have been suspended.

On Wednesday, schools in the Washington DC area also cancelled outdoor activities as air quality levels were labelled "code red", while Detroit was listed as the fifth worst major metropolitan area in the world on IQAir's air pollution rankings


Public health officials have cautioned people not to exercise outside and to minimise their exposure to the smoke as much as possible, as the air poses immediate and long-term health risks.Canadian officials say the country is shaping up for its worst wildfire season on record

Experts have pointed to a warmer and drier spring than normal as the reason behind the trend. These conditions are projected to continue throughout the summer.
Fires across Canada have already burned more than 3.8m hectares (9.4m acres) of land - an area 12 times the 10-year average for this time of year.

More than 600 US firefighters have been sent to Canada to assist local officials, the White House announced on Wednesday. Also on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a phone call to discuss the current situation

HOW DOSE WILDFIRE SMOKE AFFECT YOUR HEALTH?

Experts say exposure to wildfire smoke can cause a litany of health issues.Matthew Adams, a professor at the University of Toronto and the director of its Centre of Urban Environments, said immediate effects of inhaling wildfire smoke include shortness of breath, an elevated pulse, chest pain, or inflammation in the eyes, nose and throat.

On these elevated air pollution days, we'll see an increased number of visits to hospital," Prof Adams told the BBC. "And the people that are visiting the hospital typically have a pre-existing respiratory disease

But wildfire smoke has also been linked to serious, long-term health issues like cancer or lung disease, Prof Adams said, specifically for people who live in areas that experience frequent forest fires.

This is caused by small particles in the smoke haze, he said, which can enter the bloodstream and other parts of the human body, causing possible DNA mutations and other health issues


Some studies have also shown that prolonged wildfire smoke exposure can affect pregnant women and their unborn children, Prof Adams added

For people living in cities far away from the fires but under current air advisories, Prof Adams advised people limit outdoor exercise to avoid breathing in the wildfire smoke.
"Don't get so concerned about it," he said. "Stay inside and reduce your exposure."
But in areas closer to the fires, Prof Adams recommended wearing an N95 mask outside to block inhalation of most of the smoke particles.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65828469

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by mariahAngel(f): 10:52am On Jun 08, 2023
It is amazing how such wild fires occur in the cold western countries, and hardly ever happen even in the hot sub saharan African countries.

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by Nobody: 12:25pm On Jun 08, 2023
mariahAngel:
It is amazing how such wild fires occur in the cold western countries, and hardly ever happen even in the hot sub saharan African countries.
There are many reasons,love. Wildfires can start from natural causes such as lightning or lava, but the vast majority of wildfires are started by people. Things like campfires, cigarettes, vehicles, or fireworks.

In cold Western countries, the vegetation is very dry and there is a lot of fuel (dead trees, brush, grass) available to burn. The weather is also usually colder, which means the air is drier and the wind can blow the fire around.
Unlike hot Western Sub Sahara countries, the vegetation here is not as dry and there is not as much fuel available to burn. The weather is usually hotter, which means the air is more humid and the wind does not blow the fire around as much as it does in most part of the Western world!

Note: we sef dey experience wildfire, just that people hardly talk about it, and it's not too common.

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by Righteousness2(m): 1:08pm On Jun 08, 2023
What is Happening is apocalyptic.

GOD is Speaking and warning the nation s and Humanity. Unfortunately many are stubborn and continuing to engage in evil and live anyhow as if they own the breath in them.


Reminds me of the Bible verse from Joel 2:1 Blow the trumpet in Zion;
1. sound the alarm on my holy hill.
Let all who live in the land tremble,
for the day of the Lord is coming.
It is close at hand—
2. A day of darkness and gloom,
a day of clouds and blackness.

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by mariahAngel(f): 2:49pm On Jun 08, 2023
Wagwanbrethren:

There are many reasons,love. Wildfires can start from natural causes such as lightning or lava, but the vast majority of wildfires are started by people. Things like campfires, cigarettes, vehicles, or fireworks.

In cold Western countries, the vegetation is very dry and there is a lot of fuel (dead trees, brush, grass) available to burn. The weather is also usually colder, which means the air is drier and the wind can blow the fire around.
Unlike hot Western Sub Sahara countries, the vegetation here is not as dry and there is not as much fuel available to burn. The weather is usually hotter, which means the air is more humid and the wind does not blow the fire around as much as it does in most part of the Western world!

Note: we sef dey experience wildfire, just that people hardly talk about it, and it's not too common.

You made valid points.

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by Sunshine34(m): 4:52pm On Jun 08, 2023
Many natural disaster happening all over except Africa. Our leaders are the only natural disaster we have here.

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by mannobi(m): 4:53pm On Jun 08, 2023
Nigeria is truly blessed. None of these natural disasters happen here cos God loves us specially. Biafra ppl are still angry about the progress of the country

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by HeartlessMan: 4:53pm On Jun 08, 2023
Igbooro 1-0 Japa

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by Jibabs2(m): 4:53pm On Jun 08, 2023
Every country with their own problem.

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by money121(m): 4:54pm On Jun 08, 2023
Ok
Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by AdroTape: 4:55pm On Jun 08, 2023
Nigeria is blessed

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by Laple0541(m): 4:55pm On Jun 08, 2023
The air quality is so bad that filters are advised to be installed in front of fans. I pray Nigeria never witness this kind of natural disaster.

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by Jennyclay(f): 4:55pm On Jun 08, 2023
Biko, someone should come and carry me to Canada

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by inoki247: 4:57pm On Jun 08, 2023
You Japa from Nigeria cos of insecurity only to go land for Canada and smoke no allow u enjoy the country..

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by Almiron: 4:58pm On Jun 08, 2023
Having the Diablo IV billboard in New York City during this wild fire smoke is quite the coincidence: “Welcome to Hell New York

Give the advertising agency a bonus

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by lexy2014: 4:58pm On Jun 08, 2023
mannobi:
Nigeria is truly blessed. None of these natural disasters happen here cos God loves us specially. Biafra ppl are still angry about the progress of the country

This isn't a natural disaster. Bush doesn't catch fire by itself

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by halaqasa: 4:58pm On Jun 08, 2023
Jennyclay:
Biko, someone should come and carry me to Canada



Oppps sorry you are a feminist

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by Ask4bigneyo(m): 4:59pm On Jun 08, 2023
Canada
Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by Oduok(m): 4:59pm On Jun 08, 2023
Wildfire results when methane gas, which is naturally produced by microbial decomposition of organic matter, is heated above its auto-ignition temperature.

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by Almiron: 4:59pm On Jun 08, 2023
Concousinn:
Na why I no one go Canada be that o
yes cos you can't even afford it, its not meant for the masses. Go and buy fuel fest...

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by Angelfrost(m): 4:59pm On Jun 08, 2023
Canada clearly has more wooded areas than human habitation!

Over-population is the least of the worries for countries like Canada!

Yet, they remain extremely strict with their Immigration process!... UK and France should learn a thing or two from them!

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by B11la2b: 4:59pm On Jun 08, 2023
Sad .. really sad 😞

Meanwhile check my profile for your instagram engagement
Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by tunwumi: 5:01pm On Jun 08, 2023
God no go shame us.
Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by Ttipsy(f): 5:01pm On Jun 08, 2023
No cause for panic; I trust their government
Very proactive

Godfotbid it happens in Nigeria

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by grandstar(m): 5:01pm On Jun 08, 2023
The summer is here! Who knows what new calamity climate change will bring?

The frequency is not only alarming but becoming increasingly distressing. It is going to get worse. Mankind is really not frank about taming this monster.

The US, the second largest gas emitter has only a federal tax of $0.18 per gallon on petrol. This is barely $0.04 per litre. It has only belated trying to up its game but its hasn't lost its fondness for cheap fuel. The Saudi crown prince can attest to it

We can trust China's emissions to keep rising. It won't sacrifice economic growth for the environment. China is already paying a big price for building too many dams without a thought of the environmental consequences.

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Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by Oduok(m): 5:02pm On Jun 08, 2023
Wildfire results when methane gas, which is produced by microbial decomposition of organic matter, is heated above its auto-ignition temperature.
Re: Canada Wildfires: Millions Advised To Mask Up Due To Intense Smoke by Emmycul1: 5:02pm On Jun 08, 2023
Nigeria is cool

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