Latest News About Fermont faces poor air as fires rage

Wildfires near the Côte-Nord forced the closure of Route 389. Active fire zones made the road unsafe for travel. Fermont's air quality remains poor as officials warn of serious dangers. Evacuation plans for vulnerable groups are now under discussion. The fires pose a major danger. Farther east, Bas-Saint-Laurent's air remains cleaner with no major issues in the area. Crews fight the fires but efforts to control is slow. The situation is still changing now with no further orders set for other towns.