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Legault seeking international aid as more than 160 wildfires burn in Quebec

Quebec Premier Francois Legault says his government is looking internationally for support as it struggles to battle more than 160 forest fires. With more than 480 wilderness firefighters on the ground, Quebec can fight around 30 fires, Legault told reporters Monday, adding that normally firefighters would come from other provinces to help.

Smoke rises from burning trees near Chapais, in Northern Quebec, on Friday June 2, 2023 in this image provided by the fire prevention agency known as SOPFEU. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-SOPFEU Prevention and Communications-Audrey Marcoux

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Several out of control wildfires continue to burn in Que.

Evacuations continue in Quebec as the number of wildfires are on the rise across the province. Genevieve Beauchemin reports.

Evacuations continue in Quebec as the number of wildfires are on the rise across the province. Genevieve Beauchemin reports.