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Forest fires in Quebec, in maps and figures

Summary by Ground News

Route 389, the only highway connecting the border region to the rest of Quebec, was closed on Sunday evening due to a fire. Quebec towns like Fermont still have access to Newfoundland and Labrador via the Trans-Labrador Highway to the east. The rail line, connecting the North Shore to the mining town of Schefferville, has also been shut down after sustaining minor damage.

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Radio-Canada

Lean Left

Forest fires: an eventful spring in figures

From British Columbia to Nova Scotia, an overview in figures of an exceptional situation.

2 years ago·Montreal, Canada

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CBC News

Lean Left

Forest fires cut off highway, rail line between Quebec and Labrador West

Rio Tinto says it has idled its iron ore operation in Labrador City until at least Friday.

2 years ago·Canada

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Le Devoir

Center

Forest fires in Quebec, in maps and figures

The forest fire season is starting at full speed in Quebec. Overview of the situation as of Monday.

2 years ago·Montreal, Canada

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The Weather Network

Forest fires cut off highway between Quebec and Labrador West - The Weather Network

Rail line to Schefferville sustains minor damage, closed until Friday

2 years ago

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ntv.ca

Fire closes access between parts of Labrador-Quebec border

A fire in the North shore area of Quebec has shuttered some access between parts of the Labrador-Quebec border as a precautionary method. Forest fires have severed connections in Labrador West, forcing Rio Tinto IOC to close its rail access to the mining corridor. The town of Sept-Iles will be hosting a news conference later today. A spokesperson for Rio Tinto tells NTV News the railway has been suspended since Friday and Route 389 has been open…

2 years ago

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