Quebec Fire

• Human remains found after house fire in eastern Quebec

  Human remains were found after a house fire in eastern Quebec, with police saying two people may have been inside the home when the blaze broke out.

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  Mar 7
  
• Canada Day fireworks in Montreal cancelled over smog concerns

  The company says the date cannot be rescheduled but it hopes the next show, presented by Ukraine on July 6, will be able to proceed as planned.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
  
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• Quebec wildfires: No significant rainfall expected in fire hot spots this week

  Quebec's forest fire prevention agency, known as SOPFEU, is reporting 110 active fires. This includes 73 in the southern half the province.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2023
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• Quebec wildfires: NASA says smoke reaches as far as Europe

  Despite the rain, the task of controlling the Quebec's fires remains 'colossal,' said Julie Coupal, SOPFEU assistant director. The agency counted more than 100 wildfires.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2023
• Raging wildfires prompt new evacuation orders in northern Quebec

  Meanwhile, Lebel-sur-Quévillon also ordered residents to leave by Thursday evening after a fire cut off one of the two routes connecting the city to the rest of the province.

  Fire

  Jun 23, 2023
• As hot and dry conditions persist, dozens of Quebec wildfires ‘could go out of control’

  Lebel-sur-Quévillon Mayor Guy Lafrenière told residents Wednesday that smoke is making the air quality in town poor, and citizens who can leave are recommended to do so.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2023
• Wildfire evacuees set to return home in northern Quebec town

  Lebel-sur-Quévillon Mayor Guy Lafrenière announced the news, adding that some essential workers will begin to go back Friday to ensure services are in place when residents return.

  Fire

  Jun 16, 2023
• Smog warning blankets Montreal as wildfires continue in Quebec

  Quebec's forest fire prevention agency, known as SOPFEU, reported 104 active fires Friday. More than 20 were classified as out of control.

  Fire

  Jun 16, 2023
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• Rainfall not enough to put out northern Quebec wildfires

  Civil security official Jean Savard says 2,800 Quebecers — including roughly 2,000 from Lebel-sur-Quévillon — remain evacuated from a wildfire.

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  Jun 14, 2023
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• Rain, cooler temperatures could help fight Quebec wildfires in coming days

  Quebec Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said he hopes to have good news in the next 24 to 48 hours for displaced residents

  Fire

  Jun 13, 2023