### [2026-07-17](/feed/2026/07/17/index.md)

##### Wildfires in 2026
# The U.S. state of Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection deploys firefighters to assist with wildfire efforts in Quebec, Canada. 




### Sources:

1. [CT.Gov](https://portal.ct.gov/deep/news-releases/news-releases---2026/deep-deploys-wildland-fire-crew-to-support-canadian-wildfire-efforts)
2. [WVIT](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/deep-sends-crew-to-help-canada-with-wildfires/3756296/?amp=1)

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