A smoky summer is expected in parts of Canada as wildfire season begins. Here's how to prepare now
It may seem early, but people should start preparing now for what could be another smoky summer due to wildfires, including in southern Ontario, says a University of Waterloo researcher.
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![Wildfire smoke creates hazy conditions in downtown Kitchener on Tuesday afternoon. Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for the region due to high levels of air pollution. Wildfire smoke creates hazy conditions in downtown Kitchener.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6868487.1686157246!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/wildfire-smoke-over-downtown-kitchener.jpeg)
It may seem early, but people should start preparing now for what could be another smoky summer due to wildfires, including in southern Ontario, says a University of Waterloo researcher.