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03JUN 202510h12

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.

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
  • 03JUN 202510h12

    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.

  • 30MAY 202517h00

    Leaf-out and the appearance of greenery are now well underway in the region. As a result, summer-like conditions are now present. Under these conditions, surface fires (dead leaves, brush, etc.) are already less frequent. However, any fires that do occur are likely to burn deeper into the ground and be more intense.

  • 28MAY 202509h30

    The leafing of trees and the emergence of greenery are now well underway in the region, signalling the arrival of summer-like conditions. As a result, surface fires (dead leaves, brush, etc.) are already less common. However, any fires that do occur may burn deeper into the ground and be more intense.

    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. SOPFEU has therefore issued a call for caution for the region.

    Preventive Measures

    SOPFEU has suspended the issuance of industrial burning permits in the region. The agency is encouraging municipalities to take similar action 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.

    In addition, SOPFEU has recommended that its members and forestry-related industries limit forestry operations as of May 28.

  • 27MAY 202510h58

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

  • 12MAY 202514h32

    Spring conditions are now well established in the region. As soon as the nice weather arrives, it’s important to stay alert. Dead vegetation—such as brush and dry leaves—tends to dry out quickly with a bit of sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

  • 30APR 202516h40

    Snow cover is still present in most forested areas across the Gaspésie – Îles-de-la-Madeleine region. As a result, the risk of wildfires remains non-existent.

    However, in the Baie-des-Chaleurs area, the snow has melted and spring conditions favourable to vegetation fires have begun to set in. The SOPFEU has therefore started publishing the fire danger rating for this sector.

    In the spring, as soon as the weather warms up, it's important to stay vigilant. Dead vegetation (such as dry grass, leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly with a bit of sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

  • 09APR 202516h22

    Le couvert de neige est toujours présent en forêt dans la région de la Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine. 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.