One of the two fires threatening Sept-Îles is just six or seven kilometres from Quebec City.
MONTREAL - Soldiers were set to arrive to help fight forest fires in Quebec Monday as the number of fires continued to rise.
Champagne Jourdain said the fires in her region northeast of Quebec City were unprecedented. She spoke in Sept-Îles, Que., a city threatened by two fires — including one no more than seven kilometres away — with a third burning not far away.“We saw that in an instant, the situation could change. So even though it may seem like it’s far at times, the fires are at our doors,” she said. “The force and the size of the fire was stunning, so we absolutely have to let the teams gain ground.
With the help of the soldiers and a favourable weather forecast that includes significant rain, Sept-Îles Mayor Steeve Beaupré said he’s hopeful the fire nearest his city can be brought under control in the coming days. The other fire is moving north, away from the city, but grew Sunday afternoon.Beaupré said an evacuation order that has forced about 4,500 people from their homes remains in place, and he encouraged people to avoid going outside because of the heavy smoke.
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