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Quebec wildfires: Province says fireworks banned ahead of Fête nationale holiday
MONTREAL — Quebec’s natural resources minister is warning people ahead of the Fête nationale holiday that fireworks are prohibited in much of the province because of the threat of wildfires.
Maïté Blanchette Vézina told reporters that a ban on outdoor fires — in effect north of the St. Lawrence River except for Montreal Island and neighbouring Laval, Que. — includes fireworks.
The province’s national holiday, also known as St-Jean-Baptiste Day, is on June 24 and often celebrated with fireworks.
Meanwhile, in the northern town of Lebel-sur-Quévillon, Que., Mayor Guy Lafrenière says smoky conditions are intense and people should protect themselves with N95 masks.