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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 wildfires: Ban on open fires inside southern forests lifted for first time since MayAccess 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.FireJul 17
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Quebec wildfires: Canadian Rangers to help evacuate Cree communitiesThere were 126 wildfires burning in the province as of Friday afternoon, including 86 in the northern zone where several Cree nations live.FireJul 14
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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 continue to improve but risks remain as smog warnings liftedEnvironment Canada has lifted the smog warnings that have been in place across large swaths of the province for several days.CanadaJul 3
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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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Evacuation order lifted in northern Quebec town after wildfires, but risk remainsThe 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.CanadaJun 19
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Quebec wildfires: Lebel sur Quevillon citizens return, but remain on evacuation alertAuthorities 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.CanadaJun 18
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Firefighters struggling to control wildfires in Quebec’s northern, western regionsQuebec civil security official Jean Savard has urged residents in areas where smoke has affected air quality to follow public health advice and avoid strenuous exercise outside.FireJun 15
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