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Wildfire Air Quality Surveillance 

What is the current wildfire-related air quality in your community and what should you do?

This page is updated every Tuesday and Friday between June and October, or more frequently if the local air quality situation changes. Last updated June 6, 2025. 

For more information on what is in wildfire smoke, the health risks, and how to protect yourself, click here: Wildfires and Your Health

As of June 6, 2025, air quality levels for each community are as follows:  Earlton Moderate Fauquier Moderate Fort Albany Low Haileybury Low Larder Lake Moderate Moose Factory Low Neskantaga Moderate Ogoki Moderate Peawanuck Low Timmins Low Wawa Low Webequie Moderate White River Low

Health Risk3
Air Quality Level PM2.5 		At-Risk Population
Some people are more likely to get sick. Find out if you are one of them 		General Population
LOW Enjoy your usual outdoor activities. Ideal air quality for outdoor activities.
MODERATE Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you are experiencing symptoms. No need to modify activities unless symptoms occur (e.g., coughing, throat irritation).
HIGH Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities. Children and the elderly should also take it easy. Consider reducing activities if symptoms such as coughing occur.
VERY HIGH Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Children and elderly should also avoid exertion. Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities, especially if symptoms occur.

 Find out if you are one of them

Map May 27 May 27
No smoke is forecasted for Northeastern Ontario.
Map May 27 		May 28
No smoke is forecasted for Northeastern Ontario.
Map May 28 		May 29
No smoke is forecasted for Northeastern Ontario.
Map May 29
 

 

Active Wildfires: As of May 30, there are two wildfires in Northeastern Ontario. One is a small ‘out of control’ fire about 50km away from Attawapiskat and the other, a small fire ‘being held’ also about 5km away from Attawapiskat. 

Methods and Sources 

1 The health risk level represents a summarized value from purple air monitors which measure Particulate Matter. The recommendations are from the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) scale, which uses a combination of particulate matter (PM2.5), ozone and nitrogen dioxide, however, only data on particulate matter is available for our health unit area. For more details on real-time weather alerts, visit Environment Canada.

   These monitors were provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada and are generously hosted and maintained by various community partners.

2 Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada - Meteorological Services of Canada in collaboration with the University of Northern British Columbia. Mapping tool. https://cyclone.unbc.ca/aqmap     

3 Government of Ontario. Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Reference Document, 2024. Version 1.0 (05/2024). ISBN 978-1-4868-8087-4

4 Government of Canada. 72h Hourly Maps at Ground Level - 12 UTC https://weather.gc.ca/firework/firework_anim_e.html?type=em&utc=12

5 Government of Canda. Natural Resources Canada. Interactive Map. Canadian Wildland Fire Information System | Interactive map


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