Quebec Fire
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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.Fire11 hours
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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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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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Quebec in ‘difficult situation’ as tally of wildfires keeps rising, Legault saysQuebec Premier François Legault's update on the situation comes as 164 wildfires burn across the province, including at least 114 that are out of control.FireJun 5
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Quebec wildfires: How 150 raging blazes are leading to smog warnings for provinceThe warning is in effect for a large swath of Quebec, including the greater Montreal area, where air quality could deteriorate starting Monday afternoon.FireJun 5
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As forest fires multiply, Quebec north shore city declares state of emergencyQuebec Public Security Minister François Bonnardel says there are 107 forest fires active in the province, with about 20 deemed priorities to protect homes and infrastructure.FireJun 2
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Stay out of the woods as wildfire threat grows, Quebec government declaresIn the afternoon, Hydro-Québec said the wildfires were affecting the power grid, leaving more than 200,0000 customers in the dark across the province.FireJun 1
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Fire at Beauceville lumber facility injures 8 peopleThe police major crimes unit is on the scene and meeting with witnesses to determine what caused the fire.CanadaSep 20, 2021
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Two buildings destroyed, 1,200 pigs killed after Saint-Gilles farm blazeThe fire started at around 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Blais-Boilard farm.CanadaSep 2, 2018
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