Quebec Fires

• 3 people killed in deadly apartment fire outside of Montreal

  A fire at a residential building in Quebec's Salaberry-de-Valleyfield on Wednesday evening has claimed the lives of two women and a man.

  Fire

  Jan 30, 2025
  
• Quebec heritage site, former home of renowned artist, destroyed by fire

  A Quebec heritage site on the Island of Montreal that was the former home of a renowned artist has been destroyed in a fire.

  Fire

  Dec 31, 2024
  
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• Quebec to improve forest fire adaptation after historic wildfire season

  Quebec's forest fire prevention agency says the area burned by wildfires this year was greater than the previous 20 years combined.

  Fire

  Nov 14, 2023
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• Quebec man, 37, charged with arson in connection with forest fires in province’s north

  The man from Chibougamau allegedly started a series of small fires that were quickly extinguished by firefighters. This, as the province had an unprecedented forest fire season.

  Crime

  Sep 7, 2023
• Hydro-Québec workers, vulnerable Cree community members evacuated due to wildfires

  Hydro-Québec says the public utility evacuated about 100 workers from the La Grande-3 dam in the James Bay region over concerns that roads or airports could get cut off.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2023
• Quebec wildfires contained or under control, says forest fire prevention agency

  The agency, called SOPFEU, says there are currently 57 blazes in the southern half of the province, including 38 that are under control and 19 that are considered contained.

  Fire

  Jul 10, 2023
• Quebec offers $50 million to businesses affected by wildfires

  The measures announced Wednesday target loggers, sawmills, paper mills, outfitters, tourism operators and other affected local businesses.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2023
• 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
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• Montreal air quality ranks worst in the world as officials urge people to stay indoors

  Officials say the risk is highest for people with lung or heart disease, the elderly, children, pregnant people and those who work outdoors.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2023