Wildfires could compound strain on already burdened ERs, officials warn

As Canada grapples with the intensifying threat of wildfires, an already overburdened emergency room system may also be faced with an influx of patients seeking medical care for smoke-related health conditions, according to health officials.

Speaking during a Monday press conference, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos acknowledged the country’s emergency departments are, “already quite burdened,” as wildfires continue to burn and produce harmful smoke. ---More...