Côte-Nord

Unstable weather conditions, accompanied by precipitation and thunderstorms, will keep the fire danger at low to moderate levels early in the week across the Côte-Nord region. However, the northern sector north of the 51st parallel continues to experience drying conditions, leading to very high to extreme fire danger levels throughout the weekend.

As the coming week will be marked by Canada Day activities, SOPFEU reminds the public of the importance of celebrating safely, particularly with regard to campfires, fireworks, or any other activities involving flames or sparks near vegetation. Let’s avoid preventable fires.

Unstable weather conditions, with precipitation and thunderstorms, will keep the fire danger at low to moderate levels at the beginning of the week in Côte-Nord. Indices will rise to higher values in the northern areas.

As the coming week will be marked by numerous festivities, SOPFEU reminds everyone of the importance of celebrating safely, particularly when it comes to bonfires, fireworks, or any other activity involving flames or sparks near vegetation. Let’s avoid preventable fires.

Summer conditions are now well established across the North Shore, making this region less vulnerable to vegetation fires. By the end of the weekend, the fire danger will remain in the low to moderate range. It is important to remember that approximately 80% of forest fires are caused by human activity. Check the daily fire danger rating on the mobile app to stay informed.

Summer conditions are now well established across the Côte-Nord region, making it less vulnerable to vegetation fires. Through Thursday, several low-pressure systems will bring precipitation and lightning to a large part of the territory. The fire danger will remain in the low to moderate range. Remember that about 80% of forest fires are caused by human activity. Check the daily fire danger on the mobile app to stay informed.

Summer conditions are well established in the southern part of the Côte-Nord region, making this area less vulnerable to wildfires. The northern part, however, is still experiencing spring conditions that are more conducive to fire ignition.

During the weekend, the fire danger index will vary depending on the area. A low-pressure system accompanied by a cold front moving in from the west is expected to cross the province on Saturday, bringing precipitation to much of the territory. However, the fire danger will remain moderate to high in the Minganie region.

It is important to remember that about 80% of wildfires are caused by human activity. As the vacation period approaches and during your outdoor activities, remember that simple actions can make a big difference. Let’s prevent preventable fires.

Summer conditions are now established in the southern part of the Côte-Nord, making this area less vulnerable to vegetation fires. Northern regions, however, are still experiencing spring conditions that are more conducive to fire ignition.

Over the coming days, the fire danger index is expected to rise, reaching high to very high levels by Thursday due to increasing temperatures combined with decreasing relative humidity. It is therefore important to remain cautious during any activities that could cause wildfires.

Each year, approximately 80% of forest fires are caused by human activity. As the holiday season approaches and during your outdoor activities, remember that simple actions can make all the difference.

Summer conditions are now established across the southern part of the Côte-Nord, making this sector less vulnerable to vegetation fires. Northern areas, for their part, are still experiencing spring-like conditions that are more conducive to ignition. Showers are expected over the weekend; however, danger levels are likely to rise again with the return of fair weather, starting Monday. Vigilance therefore remains essential.

Each year, approximately 80% of forest fires are caused by human activity. As the vacation season approaches and during your outdoor activities, remember that simple actions can make all the difference. Let’s prevent avoidable fires.

Spring conditions are well established across the Côte-Nord area, and the fire danger is now in effect throughout the entire region. In the coming days, the fire danger index will reach extreme levels.

Due to the lack of precipitation and ongoing dry conditions, vegetation has become highly flammable. The risk is real. In these conditions, it only takes one spark: a discarded cigarette butt or an improperly extinguished fire can quickly ignite a wildfire. Be extra vigilant. Before any activity in or near forested areas, check the restrictions in place and adjust your behaviour accordingly. Every action counts in preventing wildfires.

Spring conditions are now well established on la Côte-Nord, and the fire danger index is now available for the entire area. The fire risk will remain low for the upcoming weekend, except in Minganie and the Lower North Shore, where it will be high.

It is important to remember that before the appearance of greenery and leaf growth, there is a significant amount of dead vegetation on the ground (dead leaves, yellowed grass, dry brush, etc.). This material is highly flammable, as it dries out very quickly with just a few hours of sunshine and some wind. Check your region’s fire danger rating daily!

The snow cover continues to recede north of the coastal areas, thus adding new zones where the fire danger index is available. Monitoring of the snow cover further north is ongoing. The wildfire danger is expected to decrease from Tuesday to Thursday for much of the Côte-Nord; however, communities east of Pakuashipi and Saint-Augustin on the Lower North Shore will continue to experience high indices due to upcoming windy conditions.

PREVENTION TIPS

Before greenery and leaf-out appear, there is a significant amount of dead vegetation on the ground (dead leaves, yellowed grass, dry brush, etc.). This fuel is highly flammable, as it dries out very quickly with just a few hours of sunshine and a bit of wind. SOPFEU recommends checking your region’s fire danger level daily!

The snow cover continues to disappear in the northern coastal areas, thus adding new areas where the flammability index is available. Monitoring of the snow cover further north continues. The fire danger is expected to decrease from Tuesday to Thursday.

PREVENTION ADVICE

Before the appearance of greenery and leafing, there is a lot of dead vegetation on the ground (dead leaves, yellowed grass, dry shrubs, etc.). This fuel is highly flammable, as it dries very quickly with a few hours of sunlight and a little wind. Stay alert!

The snow cover continues to disappear in the northern coastal areas, thus adding new areas where the fire hazard index is available. By Sunday, the fire danger will be on the rise in the region, reaching high indices by the end of the weekend.

PREVENTION TIPS

Before the appearance of greenery and leafing, there is a lot of dead vegetation on the ground (dead leaves, yellowed grass, dry brush, etc.). This fuel is highly flammable, as it dries very quickly with a few hours of sunlight and a little wind. Stay vigilant!

Four fires occurred in the territory during the last weekend, all of human origin. The largest of these fires affected an area of nearly 60 hectares in the Haute-Côte-Nord Regional County Municipality.

This past weekend, a drone was again spotted above a fire being fought by SOPFEU. The presence of drones in an intervention area represents a collision risk with the tanker planes and helicopters used to fight the fires. As soon as a drone is detected, aerial operations must be suspended until the airspace is secured. These interruptions can compromise response capacity and endanger the safety of teams and the population.

The entire coastal part of the region, as well as Anticosti Island, having now lost most of its snow cover, is now subject to spring conditions and the fire danger is now available there. The northern areas will continue to be monitored in order to open the last weather stations, allowing us to broadcast the fire danger in the coming days.

In spring, as soon as the snow has disappeared and good weather appears, vigilance is required. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry very quickly under the effect of the sun and wind. They then become highly flammable.

The entire coastal part of the region, as well as Anticosti Island, having now lost the majority of its snow cover, is now subject to spring conditions and the fire danger is now available there. It will, moreover, be high over the next few days and during the weekend. The more northern areas will continue to be monitored in order to open the last weather stations allowing us to broadcast the fire danger in the coming days.

In spring, as soon as the snow is gone and the good weather appears, it is necessary to exercise caution. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effect of the sun and wind. They then become highly flammable.

The sectors of Haute-Côte-Nord, Manicouagan, Minganie, as well as Anticosti Island, having lost most of their snow cover, are now subject to spring conditions and the fire danger is now available there. The northern sectors will continue to be monitored in order to open the last weather stations allowing us to broadcast the fire danger in the coming days.

In spring, as soon as the snow has disappeared and good weather appears, it is necessary to be vigilant. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effect of the sun and wind. They then become highly flammable.

The region is still subject to winter conditions, with snow still present in the forest. Even if the risk of fire in the forested area may be non-existent, the coastal areas are beginning to see the snow cover disappear, gradually bringing spring conditions to the coastal parts of the region. Several areas of the Côte-Nord will be monitored to open weather stations allowing us to broadcast the fire danger in the coming days. 

In the spring, as soon as the snow has disappeared and the good weather arrives, it is necessary to exercise caution. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effect of the sun and the wind. They then become highly flammable.

The region is still subject to winter conditions, with snow clearly present in the forest. Even though in the forested area the fire risk may be nonexistent, the coastal areas are beginning to see the snow cover disappear, gradually bringing spring conditions to the coastal parts of the western region.

In spring, as soon as the snow is gone and good weather arrives, caution is necessary. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effect of the sun and wind. They then become highly flammable.

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