NYS forest rangers deployed to Quebec wildfires
Albany officials dispatched seven forest rangers to Quebec to aid with firefighting efforts there as much of New York was choked by thick wildfire smoke blowing down from nearly 150 blazes in the Canadian province.
The deployment came a week after a state forest ranger was sent to serve as the boss of a multi-state New England crew sent to fight wildfires to the east in Nova Scotia. An aerial view of wildfires between Chibougamau and the Mistissini Indigenous community in northern Quebec on Tuesday.“New Yorkers are always at the ready to help those in need, and I thank our brave wildland firefighters whose efforts will be critical in containing these wildfires,” the Democrat added.Quebec Premier François Legault said his province only has the capacity to battle about 40 fires — and reinforcements have been scarce due to the nationwide emergency.
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