As known, the next round of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship will be in Canada. The paddock will move to Montreal for the race on the track named after Gilles Villeneuve during the weekend of June 18. However, what is happening in the Canadian city and the entire Quebec region cannot leave anyone calm: for days, the sky – as can be seen in the cover photo taken yesterday in Montreal – has been filled with smoke, creating a sort of apocalyptic atmosphere.
What’s happening in Quebec
The Canadian region is plagued by wildfires, which have significantly increased in the past two weeks, reaching 150 active fires on Tuesday. The north winds have pushed the dense smoke towards the southern part of the region, making the air unbreathable for residents.
As reported by the BBC, local authorities have issued high-risk air quality alerts for millions of people. The sun is completely obscured by the smoke, appearing red: “High concentrations of fine particulate matter caused by wildfires in Quebec will result in poor air quality in many areas,” explained the meteorological agency Environment Canada, which recommended that local residents avoid outdoor physical activities until the smog alert is lifted.
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Premier François Legault confirmed that “the province is in a difficult situation,” forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate their homes. Currently, there are 113 uncontrolled fires in Quebec, and the armed forces have joined local firefighters to try to contain the emergency. Legault explained, “Unfortunately, there is a large fire around Rivière Moisie, and it will take weeks to stop it.”
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