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Current situationCôte-Nord

Fire 315

  • Status
    Under Control
  • Fire NameKm 437, route 389
  • Last UpdateJuly 4, 2026
  • StartJune 28, 2026
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02JUL 202608h00

The Major Wildfire Incident Management Team established its operations center in Fermont on Tuesday evening and implemented its action plan for the wildfires located along Route 389. Four crews of 20 wildland firefighters are currently on site, and two additional crews could be added by Sunday, bringing the complex’s workforce to nearly 150 personnel. Three helicopters are also supporting operations, primarily for crew transport and aerial surveillance.

The precipitation received since Tuesday has provided more favorable operating conditions and allowed crews to make substantial progress on Wednesday along the western flank and the rear of Fire 315, located to the north. Work can therefore continue on the remaining sections of the fire perimeter.

  • Fire Details
  • Taille8897.1 Hectares
  • ReasonRecreation
  • ZoneIntensive
  • RégionCôte-Nord
  • RCMCaniapiscau
  • Latitude, Longitude52.1915, -67.8788
News history
  • 02JUL 202608h00

    The Major Wildfire Incident Management Team established its operations center in Fermont on Tuesday evening and implemented its action plan for the wildfires located along Route 389. Four crews of 20 wildland firefighters are currently on site, and two additional crews could be added by Sunday, bringing the complex’s workforce to nearly 150 personnel. Three helicopters are also supporting operations, primarily for crew transport and aerial surveillance.

    The precipitation received since Tuesday has provided more favorable operating conditions and allowed crews to make substantial progress on Wednesday along the western flank and the rear of Fire 315, located to the north. Work can therefore continue on the remaining sections of the fire perimeter.

  • 01JUL 202609h00

    The Intervention Management Team established its operations centre in Fermont on Tuesday evening and implemented its action plan for the wildfires located along Highway 389. Rainfall received overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday has created more favourable conditions for firefighting operations and will allow crews to make further progress over the coming days.

    Ground and aerial operations are planned on the western flank of Fire 315, while aerial monitoring will be maintained on the fires located farther north, toward Fermont.

    Although the rain has provided some relief in this area, the situation remains dynamic, and operations will continue based on changing conditions on the ground.

  • 29JUN 202612h00

    Operations Underway

    SOPFEU resources are actively engaged in efforts to contain the wildfire and protect critical infrastructure. The following resources are currently assigned:

    • 4 firefighting crews

    • 1 airtanker

    • 1 medium helicopter

    • 2 intermediate helicopters

    Operational Priorities

    Suppression efforts are focused on the west flank of the fire, with priority given to the protection of Route 389.

    An assessment is underway regarding the installation of sprinkler systems near a communications tower to ensure its protection.

    Incident Organization

    An Incident Command Post (ICP) is being established in the Gagnonville area, including:

    • A mobile command post

    • Telecommunications systems