The city of Port-Cartier has declared a state of emergency for five days.
Four forest fires, all sparked by lightning, were burning uncontrolled on Quebec's North Shore as of Friday. They have forced the evacuation of 1,000 residents.Posted: Jun 22, 2024 9:11 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
"Our teams are in contact with municipalities and are ready to support them if necessary," Bonnardel wrote. Displaced residents may go to Baie-Comeau, where temporary accommodation is available at the Henry-Leonard centre. As of Saturday morning, five people from Port-Cartier are staying at the shelter, said Port-Cartier city manager Nicolas Mayrand.
A spokesperson for the federal agency said in a statement Friday that inmates would be moved to pre-designated locations, where they would "continue to be securely incarcerated."
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