Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Summer-like conditions are prevailing in the region. Under these conditions, surface fires (dead leaves, brush, etc.) are less common, as the greenery and leafing of trees and shrubs are now complete. However, any fires that may occur are likely to burn deeper and be more intense.

The leafing of trees and the appearance of greenery are now well underway in the southern parts of the region. As a result, summer-like conditions are now present in those areas. Surface fires (dead leaves, brush, etc.) are already less common there; however, any fires that may occur are likely to burn deeper into the ground and be more intense.

Spring conditions, however, still prevail in other parts of the region. In spring, as soon as the weather improves, it’s important to remain vigilant. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly with just a bit of sun and wind, making it highly flammable.

The leafing of trees and the appearance of greenery are now well underway in the southern parts of the region. As a result, summer-like conditions are now present in those areas. Surface fires (dead leaves, brush, etc.) are already less common there; however, any fires that may occur are likely to burn deeper into the ground and be more intense.

Spring conditions, however, still prevail in other parts of the region. In spring, as soon as the weather improves, it’s important to remain vigilant. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly with just a bit of sun and wind, making it highly flammable.

Call for Caution

During the week of May 26, fire danger ratings are expected to rise to “Extreme” in several sectors due to weather conditions. As a result, SOPFEU has issued a call for caution for the region.

Preventive Measures

SOPFEU has suspended the issuance of industrial burning permits in high-risk areas. The fire protection agency is encouraging municipalities to do the same for domestic burning.

An open fire ban has been issued by the Ministry of Public Security, in collaboration with SOPFEU. This ban comes into effect on May 28 at 8:00 a.m., and applies to the northern part of the region.

In addition, SOPFEU has recommended that its members and forestry-related industries limit forestry operations starting May 28, in the same area where the open fire ban is in place.

The leafing of trees and the appearance of greenery are now well underway in the southern parts of the region. As a result, summer-like conditions are now present in these areas. Surface fires (dead leaves, brush, etc.) are already less frequent there; however, any fires that may occur are likely to burn deeper into the ground and be more intense.

Spring conditions, however, are still present in other parts of the region. During the spring season, as soon as fair weather arrives, extra caution is needed. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly with a bit of sun and wind, making it highly flammable.

Leaf-out and the emergence of greenery are now well underway in the southern parts of the region, bringing summer-like conditions. In these areas, surface fires (involving dead leaves, brush, etc.) are already less frequent. However, any fires that do occur are more likely to burn deeper and with greater intensity.

Spring conditions, however, are still present in other parts of the region. In spring conditions, it’s important to remain vigilant as soon as the weather improves. Dead vegetation (brush, fallen leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly with just a bit of sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

Spring conditions are now well established in the region. As soon as the warm weather sets in, it’s important to remain vigilant. Dead vegetation—such as brush and fallen leaves—can dry out very quickly with just a bit of sun and wind, making it highly flammable.

With the snow cover now gone in the southern part of the Abitibi – Témiscamingue region, spring conditions conducive to vegetation fires are now present. SOPFEU has therefore begun publishing the fire danger rating for this area.

In the spring, as soon as the weather starts to warm up, we must remain vigilant. Dead vegetation (such as dry brush, leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly with a bit of sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

Snow cover also remains widespread in the forests across most of the Abitibi–Témiscamingue region, making the wildfire risk currently non-existent.

However, in the Témiscamingue area, the snow has melted and spring conditions conducive to vegetation fires have started to appear. SOPFEU has therefore begun publishing the fire danger index for this sector.

In the spring, as soon as the nice weather arrives, it’s important to stay alert. Dead vegetation (brush, dry leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly with a bit of sun and wind, making it highly flammable.

Le couvert de neige est toujours présent en forêt dans la région de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Le risque de feux de forêt y est donc inexistant. La diffusion de l’indice du danger d’incendie pour cette région n’est donc pas encore commencée.