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A Quebec man has pleaded guilty to starting 14 forest fires in Chapais, Quebec — a small town located nearly 500 kilometres northwest of Quebec City.
The stark milestone comes as the nation deals with its worst wildfire season on record, which historically runs between April and September.
The stark milestone comes as the nation deals with its worst wildfire season on record, which historically runs between April and September.
Quebec's forest fire prevention agency, known as SOPFEU, reported 104 active fires Friday. More than 20 were classified as out of control.
Civil security official Jean Savard says 2,800 Quebecers — including roughly 2,000 from Lebel-sur-Quévillon — remain evacuated from a wildfire.