Northern Quebec Town Preparing for Possible Evacuation as Labrador Fire Rages

Northern Quebec Town Preparing for Possible Evacuation as Labrador Fire Rages
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FERMONT, QUEBEC—A northern Quebec town is facing a possible evacuation order as a forest fire rages nearby on the other side of the provincial boundary with Newfoundland and Labrador.

The municipality of Fermont, Que., has issued a pre-alert warning to residents to stay vigilant and prepare for a possible evacuation after thousands of people fled Labrador City on Friday night, just 30 kilometers away from the Quebec town.