A number of communities in northwestern Ontario are under special air quality statements due to smoke from nearby wildfires.

As of Thursday evening, there were five active wildfires in the northwest region. Of those, one is under control while the remaining four are not under control.

The following communities are under special air quality statements as of Friday morning: 

• Kenora — Grassy Narrows — Whitedog.
• Sioux Narrows — Nestor Falls — Morson.
• Fort Frances — Emo — Rainy River.

Of particular co…