Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Spring conditions are now well established in the Gaspésie Îles-de-la-Madeleine region, and the fire danger index continues to be broadcast. In the coming days, there will be high fire danger over much of the area, including during the weekend.

During last weekend, six fires occurred in the area, all of human origin.

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

Spring conditions are now well established in the Gaspésie and Iles-de-la-Madeleine region, and the fire danger index is continuing to be broadcast. In the coming days, high fire danger is expected over much of the territory, including during the weekend.

In spring, as soon as good weather appears, it is important to be vigilant. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the sun and wind, making it highly flammable.

Spring conditions are now well established in the Gaspésie and Îles de la Madeleine region, and the dissemination of the fire danger index continues.

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

With the snow cover having disappeared in the Baie-des-Chaleurs areas, the calculation of fire danger began there this week. The other areas in Gaspésie are currently being monitored in order to open the weather stations there, allowing us to broadcast the fire danger soon.

For the areas where the snow has disappeared, vigilance is required. 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.

With the snow cover having disappeared in the Baie-des-Chaleurs areas, the calculation of fire danger has therefore begun there. Other areas in Gaspésie are still subject to winter conditions, with snow still present in the forest. Snow cover monitoring continues in this area. As soon as it disappears, the whole region will be subject to spring conditions and fire danger will be calculated again.

In the spring, as soon as the snow has disappeared and good weather appears, it is important 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 in forested areas the fire risk may be non-existent, coastal areas are beginning to see the snow cover disappear, gradually bringing spring conditions to the coastal parts of the region.

In spring, as soon as the snow has disappeared and good weather appears, one must be vigilant. Dead plants (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tend to dry out very quickly under 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.