Montreal has worst air of any major city

Wildfires in Canada left Montreal blanketed with smog on Sunday (June 25), causing the city to have the worst air quality of any major city globally, the news agency AFP reported early Monday citing pollution monitor IQAir.

Report informs that as per IQAir, Montreal has unhealthy air quality as hundreds of wildfires are burning across the country. The report said that Environment Canada issued smog warnings in several Quebec regions due to the fire.

"High concentrations of fine particulate matter are causing poor air quality and reduced visibilities," with conditions to persist until Monday morning, the agency said and urged residents to avoid outdoor activities and wear masks if they have to step outside.