Quebec has become the epicentre of the forest fires that are engulfing much of Canada. 150 fires are currently active, including a hundred considered out of control.
More than 11,000 Quebecers have already had to leave their homes. Canada as a whole is experiencing an unprecedented year: 2293 forest fires were recorded and approximately 3.8 million hectares burned, a total well above the average of recent decades. The country, which is warming faster than the rest of the planet because of its geographical location, has been confronted with extreme weather events.