Air quality warning issued for Chatham-Kent due to wildfires

Poor air quality in Chatham-Kent is expected this week, as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario moves into the area.An orange-level air quality warning was issued, with residents urged to use caution when outdoors.“Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health, even at low concentrations,” the health unit said. “Additionally, people with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at h