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With the World Cup about a year away, contingency plans for wildfire smoke risks remain unclear
World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than a year away and FIFA’s protocols for matches affected by wildfire smoke remain unclear.
Toronto sees relief from wildfire smoke but remains under a heat warning
Tuesday’s air quality warning has dropped to a 5, considered a moderate risk, down from Monday’s peak of 10+ on the Air Quality Health Index’s 10-point scale.
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Wildfire Smoke: A Murky Threat to the 2026 World Cup
World Cup approaches, FIFA's guidelines for handling matches affected by wildfire smoke remain unclear. With Canada hosting several games, concerns about air quality are rising. Experts emphasize the need for flexible,
Toronto’s air quality among worst in the world today
Environment Canada is warning of poor air quality and extreme heat in Toronto on Monday as southern Ontario braces for a week filled with hot and humid weather.
Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks
While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke, FIFA's plans remain unclear less than a year out from the 2026 World Cup.
Toronto firefighter collapsed while battling two-alarm downtown blaze
Toronto Fire Services responded to a call near College and McCaul streets on Saturday evening, where they found heavy fire and smoke at a home.
Poor air quality, extreme heat expected in Toronto on Monday
Environment Canada is warning of poor air quality and extreme heat in Toronto on Monday as southern Ontario braces for a week filled with hot and humid weather.
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