Provincial status report

Weather conditions observed over the past few days have been conducive to a decrease in fire danger across several regions of Québec. Relatively cool temperatures, combined with precipitation received over much of the territory, are helping to keep the overall risk level low.

According to forecasts, this trend is expected to continue over the coming days. Rain and cool conditions are expected in several areas, which will help maintain the fire danger index at a low level across a large portion of the territory.

In addition, SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists is closely monitoring the disappearance of the snow cover in order to gradually expand the area where the fire danger index is available.

Prevention Reminder
In the spring, as soon as warm weather returns, vigilance remains essential. Dead vegetation, such as brush and fallen leaves, dries out quickly under the effects of sun and wind, making it highly flammable. It is therefore important to exercise caution during any activity that may generate flames or sparks.

More than 50 new wildfires occurred in Québec between April 24 and 28, mainly in the Outaouais, Laurentides and Lanaudière regions. This is above the average number of fires for this time of year. All were caused by human activity, particularly debris burning.

Rainfall on Thursday is helping to lower the fire danger index across southern Québec. At the same time, SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists is closely monitoring the disappearance of the snow cover in order to gradually expand the area where the fire danger index is published.

In spring, as soon as warm weather returns, vigilance is essential. Dead vegetation (brush, fallen leaves, etc.) dries out quickly under the combined effect of sun and wind, making it highly flammable.

SOPFEU began publishing the Fire Danger Index on April 8, 2026, in southern regions where the snow cover had completely disappeared, namely Montérégie and western Estrie.

Since then, fire danger reporting has expanded to cover all of Estrie, Centre-du-Québec, a large portion of Chaudière-Appalaches, Outaouais, Laurentides, and Lanaudière, as well as the southern parts of Capitale-Nationale and Mauricie.

SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists monitors the disappearance of the snow cover on a daily basis in order to expand the area where the Fire Danger Index is issued.

The rest of Québec remains under winter conditions, with significant snow cover still present in forested areas. As a result, the risk of wildfires in these regions is nonexistent.

The first fire of the season occurred on April 9 in Danville, in the Estrie region. It was caused by residents conducting debris burning.

In spring, as soon as warm weather arrives, vigilance is required. Dead vegetation (brush, dry leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effects of sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

SOPFEU began publishing the Fire Danger Index on April 8, 2026, in southern regions where the snow cover had completely disappeared, namely Montérégie and western Estrie.

Since then, fire danger reporting has expanded to cover all of Estrie, Centre-du-Québec, a large portion of Chaudière-Appalaches, Outaouais, Laurentides, and Lanaudière, as well as the southern parts of Capitale-Nationale and Mauricie.

SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists monitors the disappearance of the snow cover on a daily basis in order to expand the area where the Fire Danger Index is issued.

The rest of Québec remains under winter conditions, with significant snow cover still present in forested areas. As a result, the risk of wildfires in these regions is nonexistent.

The first fire of the season occurred on April 9 in Danville, in the Estrie region. It was caused by residents conducting debris burning.

In spring, as soon as warm weather arrives, vigilance is required. Dead vegetation (brush, dry leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effects of sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

SOPFEU began publishing the fire danger index on April 8, 2026, in southern regions where the snow cover had completely disappeared, namely Montérégie and western Estrie.

Since then, the fire danger index has been extended to cover all of Estrie, Centre-du-Québec, a large part of Chaudière-Appalaches, as well as the southern portions of Capitale-Nationale and Outaouais.

SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists monitors the disappearance of snow cover on a daily basis in order to expand the territory where the fire danger index is published.

The rest of Québec remains under winter conditions, with snow still well present in forested areas. The risk of wildfires there is therefore nonexistent.

The first fire of the season occurred on April 9 in Danville, Estrie. It was caused by residents carrying out debris burning.

In spring, as soon as warm weather arrives, vigilance is required. Dead vegetation (brush, fallen leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the combined effects of sun and wind, making it highly flammable.

SOPFEU began publishing the fire danger index on April 8, 2026, in the southern regions where the snow cover had completely disappeared, namely Montérégie and western Estrie. Since then, the Fire Danger rating has been extended to the Centre-du-Québec region and parts of Chaudière-Appalaches.

SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists monitors the disappearance of the snow cover on a daily basis in order to expand the territory where the fire danger index is published.

The rest of Québec remains under winter conditions, with snow still present in forested areas. As a result, the risk of wildfires there is currently non-existent.

The first wildfire of the season occurred on April 9 in Danville, in the Estrie region. It was caused by residents conducting a debris burn.

In the spring, as soon as warm weather sets in, vigilance is required. Dead vegetation (brush, dry leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effects of sun and wind, making it highly flammable.

SOPFEU began publishing the Fire Danger Index on April 8, 2026, in the southern regions where the snow cover has completely disappeared, namely Montérégie and western Estrie.

SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists monitors the disappearance of the snow cover on a daily basis in order to expand the area where the Fire Danger Index is published.

The rest of Québec is still experiencing winter conditions, with snow well present in forested areas. The risk of wildfires there is therefore non-existent.

In the spring, as soon as warm weather arrives, vigilance is required. Dead vegetation (brush, fallen leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effects of sun and wind, making it highly flammable.