Quebec Wildfires
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Environmentalists say climate change is making Quebec wildfires worseEnvironmentalists and municipal leaders at a Montreal conference on climate change warn that Quebec forest fires may keep getting worseCanada5 hours
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Fight continues against wildfires in hard-hit northern QuebecQuebec's forest fire agency says there are 150 active fires in the province and that so far more than 639,000 hectares have burned to date.Fire10 hours
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Canadian wildfire smoke crossing ocean, expected to reach NorwayThe smoke has moved over Greenland and Iceland since June 1, and observations in southern Norway have recorded increasing concentrations of aerosolized particles.WorldJun 8
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As wildfires raise water bomber demand, experts concerned about aging fleetsAviation experts say Canada is losing expertise in the manufacturing of water bombers - just as demand for them is increasing.CanadaJun 8
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Canada is burning. A look at the wildfires blazing across the nationSince early May, more than 100,000 Canadians have been forced to flee their homes in nine provinces and territories due to forest fires, federal officials said Monday.CanadaJun 7
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‘Don’t put your life in danger’: Quebec premier makes plea as wildfires rage onMeanwhile, Environment Canada has issued smog warnings and special air quality advisories for large swaths of Quebec, spanning from James Bay to Montreal.FireJun 7
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‘Heavy blow’: Wilderness outfitters shut down by massive forest fires in QuebecQuebec's massive forest fires have forced most of the province's wilderness outfitters to shut down during one of their busiest seasons.FireJun 7
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Hamilton’s public school board to keep students indoors amid wildfire smokeIn a note to parents and guardians, the HWDSB said it will limit outdoor activities Wednesday to shield students from poor air quality resulting from Quebec and Ontario wildfires.EducationJun 6
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As Canada’s wildfires rage, U.S. sees air-quality alerts in some statesAir quality alerts are triggered by a number of factors, including the detection of fine-particle pollution — known as “PM 2.5” — which can irritate the lungs.U.S. NewsJun 6
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Smoky smell descends on Montreal as forest fires rage across QuebecEnvironment Canada issued smog warnings and air quality statements for many regions Tuesday. In Montreal, haze and the smell of smoke was noticeable downtown in the morning.FireJun 6
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