Toronto engulfed in wildfire smoke, air quality among worst in the world

Toronto engulfed in wildfire smoke, air quality among worst in the world

July 15, 2026 8:48 am EST.

Footage from the streets of Toronto show the hazy morning residents woke up to as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario continues to drift into the region.

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