Fireworks at Niagara Falls paused for at least one night due to air quality

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Published June 7, 2023 at 4:53 pm

One Twitter user posted this photo of Niagara Falls from last night. The lights behind the falls are barely visible with the smoke haze from the Quebec wildfires in the foreground.

With all 12 municipalities in Niagara issuing fire bans due to the smoky conditions in the region being created by the Quebec wildfires, another domino has fallen.

Niagara Parks has pressed pause on tonight’s (June 7) 10 pm fireworks show.

“Due to the impact of the wildfires burning across the country, and the associated air quality advisories in many areas of Canada, including in Niagara, this evening’s Niagara Falls Fireworks program is being paused,” said Niagara Parks.

This is a day-to-day decision, they noted. “Air quality conditions will be reviewed on a daily basis, with updated status reports issued at noon.”

They also sent out regards and best wishes to those dealing with the wildfires. “The Niagara Falls Fireworks stakeholders acknowledge the sacrifice that residents, firefighters, members of the military and first responders are making in dealing with this unprecedented issue.”

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