Here is a closer look at Toronto's orange sky amid wildfire smoke
The wildfire smoke from northern Ontario is billowing across the province, deteriorating the air quality and wiping a sepia-toned filter against the skies. These photos show the scenes of what Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area look like on July 15, 2026, when the air quality health index reached maximum risk conditions.
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On the morning of July 15, IQAir determined Toronto had the worst air quality in the world. Environment Canada issued an air quality warning for the city as a result. Here is a closer look at the orange haze that has enveloped Toronto. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor
What Toronto looks like as smoke blankets the city's skies A woman bikes along the waterfront in Toronto as wildfire smoke fills the city, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor
What Toronto looks like as smoke blankets the city's skies A family walks on the waterfront in Toronto as wildfire smoke fills the city, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor
What Toronto looks like as smoke blankets the city's skies The sun is hazy with smoke in Toronto as wildfire smoke fills the city, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor
What Toronto looks like as smoke blankets the city's skies People walk on the waterfront in Toronto as wildfire smoke fills the city, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor
What Toronto looks like as smoke blankets the city's skies A man in a mask works on his sailboat in Toronto as wildfire smoke fills the city, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor
Hazy skies spotted in Brampton One reader from Brampton says the city "looks like a scene out of Bladerunner 2049." (Steven Reynolds)
What Milton looked like earlier Wednesday morning The moon appeared fluroescent red at around 6 a.m. in Milton, Ont. on July 15, 2026. (Akbar Shaikh)
What Toronto looks like as smoke blankets the city's skies A person in a face mask boards a streetcar in Toronto as wildfire smoke fills the city, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor
The smoke forecast for southern Ontario Environment Canada says the poor air quality may continue into Thursday in some areas, urging Ontarians to limit their time outdoors as smoke levels rise.
What Toronto looks like as smoke blankets the city’s skies A plane lands at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport as wildfire smoke fills Toronto, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor
What Toronto looks like as smoke blankets the city’s skies A woman wearing a mask crosses the street in Toronto as wildfire smoke fills the city, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor
What Toronto looks like as smoke blankets the city’s skies A woman bikes along the waterfront in Toronto as wildfire smoke fills the city, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor
What Toronto looks like as smoke blankets the city’s skies A cyclist wears a mask as wildfire smoke fills Toronto, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor
Smoky skies in Peterborough Hazy skies drape over Peterborough on Wednesday as a result of the ongoing forest fires in northern Ontario.
Backyard views from Milton, Ont. What the skies looked like at around 11:15 a.m. in Milton, Ont. on July 15, 2026. (Nazia Masroor)
What Toronto looks like Wednesday afternoon The sky appears to be a harsh pastel pink at around 1 p.m. in Toronto. At this hour, Environment Canada has Toronto with an AQHI of 10+.
