Protecting communities from forest fires is the first priority: Legault
"We are following it from hour to hour," the Quebec premier said Tuesday, and everything is being done to fight fires and limit damage.
Source: montrealgazette.com
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More than 160 forest fires are active in Quebec
The number of forest fires continues to rise in Quebec, while evacuation orders are being maintained for several areas of Sept-Îles, on the North Shore. Minister of Employment and Minister responsible for the North Shore region Kateri Champagne Jourdain said on Monday morning that 164 forest fires were currently burning across Quebec, compared with 156 the previous day.
Source: montreal.ctvnews.ca
Fires near Val-d'Or, Que.: Several sectors evacuated
The City of Val-d'Or in Quebec's Abitibi-Témiscamingue region announced an emergency evacuation of several areas Saturday evening due to two nearby forest fires.
Source: montreal.ctvnews.ca
Quebec fire authorities say they're unable to bring all fires under control
Quebec's fire authority says it's unable to bring all 153 fires burning in the province under control. It says it can only attack between 20 to 30 fires at a time until reinforcement arrives.
Source: cbc.ca
Quebec fire authorities say they're unable to bring all fires under control
Quebec's fire authority says it's unable to bring all 143 fires burning in the province under control. It says it can only attack between 20 to 30 fires at a time until reinforcement arrives.
Source: cbc.ca