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12JUN 202513h28

Summer conditions are prevailing in these regions. Under these conditions, surface fires (dead leaves, dry grasses, etc.) are less common as greenery and leaf-out of trees and shrubs are complete. However, any fires that may occur are likely to burn deeper and with greater intensity.

Active Fires Nearby

There are currently no active fires in this area.

Current restrictions

There are currently no restrictions in force in this area.

Additional informations

Civil Security and Evacuations:
Contact Urgence Québec at 1-877-644-4545 or visit the website for more information: quebec.ca/en/public-safety-emergencies

Road Information:
Contact Québec 511. Dial 511 anywhere in Québec or 1-888-355-0511 from elsewhere in North America. You can also visit: https://www.quebec511.info/

To monitor wildfire smoke, visit FireSmoke Canada

News History
  • 12JUN 202513h28

    Summer conditions are prevailing in these regions. Under these conditions, surface fires (dead leaves, dry grasses, etc.) are less common as greenery and leaf-out of trees and shrubs are complete. However, any fires that may occur are likely to burn deeper and with greater intensity.

  • 03JUN 202510h13

    With the snow cover now gone from the area, spring conditions that are conducive to vegetation fires are now present. In the spring, as soon as the weather improves, 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.

  • 30MAY 202516h41

    With the snow cover now gone across the territory, spring conditions that favour vegetation fires are now present. 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.

  • 28MAY 202509h22

    With the snow cover now gone across the territory, spring conditions that favour vegetation fires are now present. 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 areas 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 sectors. The agency is also 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 takes effect on May 28 at 8:00 a.m., and applies to the northern part of the region.

    Additionally, SOPFEU has recommended that its members and forest-based industries limit forestry operations as of May 28, in the same area where the open fire ban is in place.

  • 27MAY 202511h09

    With the snow cover now gone from the area, spring conditions that favour vegetation fires are now present. In the spring, as soon as fair weather arrives, it’s important to stay 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 reach "Extreme" in several areas due to weather conditions. As a result, SOPFEU has issued a call for caution for the region.

    When SOPFEU issues a "call for caution," it means that weather forecasts indicate not only conditions that are favourable to the outbreak of wildfires, but also to high-intensity fires that can spread rapidly. SOPFEU is closely monitoring the situation, as it anticipates the outbreak of several new fires in the coming days.

  • 12MAY 202514h26

    With snow cover having melted across much of the territory, spring conditions that are conducive to vegetation fires are now present. As a result, SOPFEU has begun issuing the fire danger index in these areas. However, snow cover is still present in forested areas located farther north in the region.

    In the spring, as soon as the warm weather arrives, 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.

  • 06MAY 202509h38

    The rest of Quebec is still experiencing winter conditions, with substantial snow cover remaining in forested areas. In these northern regions, the wildfire risk is currently non-existent.

    It’s important to remember that May is especially prone to the outbreak of vegetation fires. Contrary to popular belief, the greatest number of wildfires in Quebec occurs in May.

    Indeed, in spring, as soon as the weather improves, it's important to stay alert. Dead vegetation (like brush, dry leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly with even a bit of sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

  • 09APR 202516h22

    Le couvert de neige est toujours très présent en forêt dans la région de la Côte-Nord. 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.