Laurentides

Fall 2025 is marked by particularly mild weather, with warm temperatures and very little rainfall. This dry spell has caused the forest to become increasingly parched—a situation that could persist for some time.

Over the past week, these conditions have led to the outbreak of numerous vegetation fires in the southwestern part of the province. Although the autumn season is well underway, the risk of forest fires remains very real. Due to the prevailing weather conditions, an open fire ban is currently in effect in the region.

In the coming days, fire danger indices will rise in the region. Summer-like temperatures and the lack of rainfall in recent days are contributing to the drying of the forest. This situation is expected to persist for some time.

Although autumn has officially begun, the wildfire risk remains significant. SOPFEU has therefore issued a call for caution, particularly in the southwestern sectors of the province.

With the arrival of September, autumn is already making its presence felt. Vegetation, now fully mature and combined with higher relative humidity, helps reduce the risk of wildfire. Shorter days limit daily drying, while cooler temperatures and morning dew naturally moisten the vegetation.

Despite this lull, vigilance remains necessary. In the fall, the wildfire risk persists, as vegetation begins to wither and fallen leaves on the ground can quickly dry out under the effect of wind and sunlight. This dry fuel can ignite easily and feed surface fires.

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.

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.

Leaf-out and the emergence of greenery are now well underway in the southern parts of the region, bringing summer-like conditions. In these areas, surface fires (involving dead leaves, brush, etc.) are already less frequent. However, any fires that do occur are more likely to burn deeper and with greater intensity.

Spring conditions, however, are still present in other parts of the region. In spring conditions, it’s important to remain vigilant as soon as the weather improves. Dead vegetation (brush, fallen leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly with just a bit of sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

Spring conditions are now well established in the region. As soon as the warm weather sets in, 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.

With the snow cover now gone in the Laurentides region, spring conditions conducive to vegetation fires are now present. SOPFEU has therefore begun publishing the fire danger rating for this area.

In the spring, as soon as the weather starts to warm up, we must remain vigilant. Dead vegetation (such as dry brush, leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly with a bit of sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

The southern Laurentides region is now free of snow, allowing spring conditions that are conducive to vegetation fires. SOPFEU has therefore begun issuing the fire danger index in this area.

In spring, as soon as the nice weather returns, it’s important to stay alert. Dead vegetation—such as dry grass, brush, and dead leaves—can dry out very quickly with just a bit of sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

Snow cover is still present in forested areas across many parts of the Laurentides region. As a result, the wildfire risk remains non-existent. However, the publication of the Fire Danger Index may begin soon in the Gatineau area, where the forest snow cover is starting to disappear. Check the Fire Danger Map for updates.

Le couvert de neige est toujours présent en forêt dans la région des Laurentides. 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.