Latest News About Côte-Nord blazes shut down key road

Wildfires near Quebec's Côte-Nord forced a shutdown of Route 389. Active fire zones made this route unsafe for travel. Fermont's air quality stays poor as officials warn of serious dangers. Relocation efforts for at-risk residents are now under discussion. The fires pose the biggest danger. Farther east, Bas-Saint-Laurent's air stays cleaner with no major issues in the area. Firefighters fight the blazes but containment progress is slow. The situation is still changing now with no new evacuations set for other towns.