There's now a smog advisory in Quebec because of massive forest fires

A fire raging this week in Quebec has created massive clouds of smog that can be seen in parts of the province even far away from the fire.

Environment Canada has issued special weather statements and special air quality statements for many areas of Quebec, coupled with heat and smog warnings.

Nice picture. Looks like the weather might cooperate later tonight?

In Quebec City, I'm enjoying my first cup of coffee. After a whopping 33˚C yesterday, the morning sky is heavy with smog here!
— Mackenzie Marceau 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇨🇦 (@Mac_Marceau) June 20, 2020

"Smoke from a peat fire in the Kamouraska area is causing poor air quality. The poor air quality will persist through early afternoon," read the smog warnings.

As an early morning #smog shrouded Saint Joseph’s Oratory and the Université de Montréal as the #heatwave continues to blanket the #Montreal Qc region, #Canada #ShareYourWeather #MTL #HeatWarning #meteoqc #mtlmoments #cityscape #urbanphotography #citylife #pollution #June2020 pic.twitter.com/prQyRTDOMl
— michael boyle (@mjmantis) June 21, 2020

"Smog especially affects asthmatic children and people with respiratory ailments or heart disease. It is therefore recommended that these individuals avoid intense physical activity outdoors until the smog warning is lifted."

Y'a des matins peu glorieux... 02/ #smog et odeur de fumée à #Montréal. Résultat d'un feu de tourbière dans la région de Kamouraska ? #meteomedia #meteoqc pic.twitter.com/a1veIjmmZK
— Demon Balcon (@DemonBalcon) June 21, 2020

A rare spring of heat waves and little rain has made for ideal conditions for forest fires this season, with SOPFEU reporting 447 fires already this year.