Results: Canadian Wildfires
Published on 06/08/2023
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Millions of people in the eastern U.S. and Canada woke up to another day of hazy skies, as smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada continues to waft over much of the country. Are you currently affected by these wildfires?
Yes
43%
643 votes
No
57%
844 votes
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2.
Have you ever been affected by wildfires including smoke? Yes
53%
784 votes
No
47%
703 votes
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3.
If you are being affected by the current wildfires, have you experienced any of these symptoms? Headache
15%
226 votes
Scratchy or irritated throat
19%
277 votes
Irritated or itchy eyes
23%
340 votes
Sneezing or runny nose
15%
221 votes
Chest pain
4%
56 votes
Coughing
15%
219 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
20 votes
Not Applicable
54%
808 votes
Difficulty breathing
10%
145 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73% | 11 | |
| No | 0.07% | 1 |
| just staying inside | 0.07% | 1 |
| Just overcast. | 0.07% | 1 |
| I am indoors and the windows are closed. | 0.07% | 1 |
| just smoke | 0.07% | 1 |
| I HAVE ASTHMA | 0.07% | 1 |
| No health or physical symptoms. Just hasty skies. | 0.07% | 1 |
| Painful sinuses | 0.07% | 1 |
| Congestion | 0.07% | 1 |
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4.
As of Tuesday morning, there are 160 forest fires burning in Quebec and at least 47 in northern Ontario. Are you concerned about the wildfires? Yes
71%
1055 votes
No
16%
232 votes
Undecided
13%
200 votes
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Air pollution is spiking from wildfires that have been raging in the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Nova Scotia as Canada experiences one of the worst starts to its wildfire season ever recorded. Some 414 fires were burning in Canada on Tuesday evening including 239 considered "out of control," Are you taking any of these precautions if your area is affected? Please comment below any other tips you have. Keeping windows and doors closed
39%
578 votes
Spending limited time outside
38%
564 votes
Rescheduling outdoor activities
15%
228 votes
Running an air purifier
14%
203 votes
Wearing a mask outside
18%
270 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
11 votes
Not Applicable
45%
676 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.22% | 4 | |
| Bring in Gavin Newsom to show Canada how to destroy a state! | 0.05% | 1 |
| No | 0.05% | 1 |
| relocate asap | 0.05% | 1 |
| Non | 0.05% | 1 |
| preparing to leave home in a hurry if it becomes necessay | 0.05% | 1 |
| How did these fires start? | 0.05% | 1 |
| Staying indoors, limiting pets time outside | 0.05% | 1 |
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