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Canada Day fireworks in Montreal cancelled over smog concernsThe 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.CanadaJun 29, 2023
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Quebec wildfires: No significant rainfall expected in fire hot spots this weekQuebec's forest fire prevention agency, known as SOPFEU, is reporting 110 active fires. This includes 73 in the southern half the province.CanadaJun 28, 2023
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Quebec wildfires: NASA says smoke reaches as far as EuropeDespite 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.CanadaJun 27, 2023
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Raging wildfires prompt new evacuation orders in northern QuebecMeanwhile, 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.FireJun 23, 2023
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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.CanadaJun 21, 2023
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Wildfire evacuees set to return home in northern Quebec townLebel-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.FireJun 16, 2023
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Smog warning blankets Montreal as wildfires continue in QuebecQuebec's forest fire prevention agency, known as SOPFEU, reported 104 active fires Friday. More than 20 were classified as out of control.FireJun 16, 2023
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Rainfall not enough to put out northern Quebec wildfiresCivil security official Jean Savard says 2,800 Quebecers — including roughly 2,000 from Lebel-sur-Quévillon — remain evacuated from a wildfire.FireJun 14, 2023
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Rain, cooler temperatures could help fight Quebec wildfires in coming daysQuebec Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said he hopes to have good news in the next 24 to 48 hours for displaced residentsFireJun 13, 2023
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Fight continues against wildfires in hard-hit northern QuebecQuebec's forest fire agency says there are 150 active fires in the province and that so far more than 639,000 hectares have burned to date.FireJun 8, 2023
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