Quebec Fires
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Quebec to improve forest fire adaptation after historic wildfire seasonQuebec's forest fire prevention agency says the area burned by wildfires this year was greater than the previous 20 years combined.FireNov 14
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Quebec man, 37, charged with arson in connection with forest fires in province’s northThe 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.CrimeSep 7
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Hydro-Québec workers, vulnerable Cree community members evacuated due to wildfiresHydro-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.CanadaAug 18
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Quebec wildfires contained or under control, says forest fire prevention agencyThe 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.FireJul 10
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Quebec offers $50 million to businesses affected by wildfiresThe measures announced Wednesday target loggers, sawmills, paper mills, outfitters, tourism operators and other affected local businesses.CanadaJul 5
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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
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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
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Montreal air quality ranks worst in the world as officials urge people to stay indoorsOfficials say the risk is highest for people with lung or heart disease, the elderly, children, pregnant people and those who work outdoors.CanadaJun 25
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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
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Quebec wildfires: Northern city and Cree community ordered to evacuateQuebec's wildfire prevention agency says there are more than 100 fires burning and 43 are considered priorities because they could threaten communities or critical infrastructure.FireJun 22
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