Quebec and France fighting the fire together
Cousins come to each other's aid.
For about a month now, several Canadian provinces have been trying to stop the fires. We continue our regular coverage on this issue.
As of today, 141 forest fires have been identified in Quebec, and the military will come to the rescue team's aid. Quebec forest fire prevention organization (SOPFEU) has already equipped 475 people who are fighting the fire.
Unfortunately, more than 10,000 people have been displaced because of the fires. Although wildfires are not uncommon at this time of year for Quebec, the current situation is not like that of previous years.
Experts say this is a much harsher start to "possible fire season" than usual, and Bill Blair, federal Emergency Preparedness Minister, last Thursday called the situation "unprecedented".
France gives a helping hand
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that his country will send 100 firefighters to Quebec.
"Canada is facing terrible fires... Canadian friends, reinforcements are coming," Macron wrote on his Twitter. To which Quebec premier François Legault responded, "Thank you, cousins!"
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also joined their little dialogue and also thanked the French president on behalf of Canadians.
The text was written in French: "Our two countries are closest friends and strongest partners, and this relationship is more important than ever.
France is not the only country helping Canada fight terrible fires. Canada has joint fire assistance agreements with the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Costa Rica.
In addition to rescuers specialists have already arrived to Canada rom the United States, Australia, New Zealand. Today most of them are operating in Alberta, the place where the fires started.
A state of emergency has even been declared in Alberta and will last until the end of the week. As for Nova Scotia, which also suffered from wildfires, it was generally able to manage fires.
