Throughout Saturday, a plume of fine ash and smoke particles in moderate to low concentrations is expected to hover in the skies over northern Quebec.
Photo by Lance CooperThe spread of forest fires is slowing down in several regions of Quebec, according to the the Public Security Ministry. However, air quality remains a concern in many parts of the province on Saturday as many residents who were forced to flee from some municipalities returned to their homes.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYExclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others.
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