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 this route unsafe for travel. Fermont's air quality remains poor as officials warn of health risks. Evacuation plans for vulnerable groups are now under discussion. Smoke and flames pose the biggest danger. Farther east, that region'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 further orders set for other towns.