Latest News About Wildfires near Quebec force highway closure

Wildfires near the Côte-Nord forced a shutdown of Route 389. Active fire zones made the road unsafe for travel. Fermont's air quality remains poor as officials warn of serious dangers. Relocation efforts for at-risk residents are now under discussion. Smoke and flames pose a major danger. Farther east, Bas-Saint-Laurent's air stays cleaner with no major issues in the area. Crews fight the fires but containment progress is slow. The situation remains fluid now with no new evacuations set for neighboring areas.