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Smoke from wildfires in the provinces of Quebec and Nova Scotia is seen on June 28, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. /CFP
Smoke from wildfires in the provinces of Quebec and Nova Scotia is seen on June 28, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. /CFP

Smoke from wildfires in the provinces of Quebec and Nova Scotia is seen on June 28, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. /CFP

Canada's most populous city of Toronto has been clouded by smoke from the wildfires raging in several provinces in western and eastern areas of the country.

On Wednesday, the smoke caused poor air quality in the city where the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) exceeded 10 at 4 p.m. local time, representing a "very high risk" level.

People watch the sunset as the smoke from wildfires drifts into Toronto on June 28, 2023. /CFP
People watch the sunset as the smoke from wildfires drifts into Toronto on June 28, 2023. /CFP

People watch the sunset as the smoke from wildfires drifts into Toronto on June 28, 2023. /CFP

The city was left shrouded by a dense haze as its famous skyline, including the iconic CN Tower, was obscured by smoke. By the end of Wednesday, the AQHI had fallen to 3, which signifies a "low risk" level.

People watch the sunset as the smoke from wildfires drifts into Toronto on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. /CFP
People watch the sunset as the smoke from wildfires drifts into Toronto on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. /CFP

People watch the sunset as the smoke from wildfires drifts into Toronto on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. /CFP

According to the latest data released by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center, more than 80,000 square kilometers of land has been burned in Canada so far this year. There are 495 active fires in the country, 253 of which are considered to be out of control, according to authorities.

Wildfire smoke over Toronto, Canadan on June 28, 2023. /CFP
Wildfire smoke over Toronto, Canadan on June 28, 2023. /CFP

Wildfire smoke over Toronto, Canadan on June 28, 2023. /CFP

(All images via CFP)

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