Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Fire ban issued near forests in Quebec
As 16 fires continue to rage in forests in Quebec, Minister of Natural Resources Nathalie Normandeau has issued a fire ban for parts of the province.
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Watch Quebec Forest Fire Live Video Feed Here – cctv.ws

quebec fires bit.ly Forest fires raging in the province of Quebec sent smoke about 300 kilometers (186 miles) southwest, blanketing Montreal and extending as far away as Boston. Quebec officials have evacuated about 2000 people from their homes as firefighters battle 47 forest fires burning in Canada’s second-most populous province, including seven that are out [...]

B.C. sends more troops to fight fires in Central Canada
B.C. is sending another 157 fire fighting personnel to help battle raging wildfires in Ontario and Quebec.
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Hundreds of firefighters combat Quebec forest fires
Hundreds of firefighters were dispatched to Quebec’s outback to combat more than a dozen forest fires raging north of Montreal.
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Quebec forest fires force 1,300 from homes
Fires rage north of Quebec City
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