Latest News About Wildfires near Quebec force highway closure

Wildfires near the Côte-Nord forced a shutdown of Route 389. Active fire zones made this route unsafe for travel. The town's air quality stays poor as officials warn of health risks. Relocation efforts for at-risk residents are now under discussion. The fires pose the biggest danger. Farther east, that region's air stays cleaner with no major issues in the area. Firefighters fight the fires but efforts to control is slow. The situation is still changing now with no further orders set for neighboring areas.