SOPFEU

• Quebec forest fire workers vote for strike mandate as wildfire season looms

  Quebec law requires SOPFEU workers to maintain essential operations during a strike. The forest fire protection service employs about 450 people.

  Environment

  May 10, 2024
  
• 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 wildfires: Ban on open fires inside southern forests lifted for first time since May

  Access to forests in the western part of Quebec's northern zone, where wildfires are left to burn unless they threaten towns or critical infrastructure, is still prohibited.

  Fire

  Jul 17, 2023
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• Quebec wildfires: Canadian Rangers to help evacuate Cree communities

  There were 126 wildfires burning in the province as of Friday afternoon, including 86 in the northern zone where several Cree nations live.

  Fire

  Jul 14, 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 continue to improve but risks remain as smog warnings lifted

  Environment Canada has lifted the smog warnings that have been in place across large swaths of the province for several days.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2023
• Quebec wildfires: Northern city and Cree community ordered to evacuate

  Quebec'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.

  Fire

  Jun 22, 2023
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• Evacuation order lifted in northern Quebec town after wildfires, but risk remains

  The mayor says about two-thirds of residents of Lebel-sur-Quévillon, Que., began returning home over the weekend but warned they should be prepared to leave again if need be.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023
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• Quebec wildfires: Lebel sur Quevillon citizens return, but remain on evacuation alert

  Authorities reopened the road into Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Que., but residents could have to leave again as the fire that forced them out in the first place has flared up again.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2023