Laval

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.

It should be noted that since the Laval region is essentially urban, SOPFEU interventions in this area are very rare. Vegetation fires that may occur there generally break out in fields or small woodlots. These fires are usually handled by the Laval Fire Department.

Summer-like conditions are currently prevailing in the region. In such conditions, surface fires (dead leaves, brush, etc.) are less frequent, as greenery and the leafing of trees and shrubs are now complete. However, any fires that may occur are likely to burn deeper into the ground and be more intense.

It’s worth noting that since the Laval area is primarily urban, SOPFEU interventions in this territory are very rare. Vegetation fires that do occur typically happen in fields or small wooded areas. These fires are usually handled by the Laval Fire Department.

Leaf-out and the appearance of greenery are now well underway in the region, resulting in summer-like conditions. In these conditions, 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.

It should be noted that, as the Laval region is primarily urban, SOPFEU interventions in this area are very rare. Vegetation fires that may occur generally happen in fields or small wooded areas. These fires are usually handled by the Laval Fire Department.

Spring conditions are now well established in the Laval region. As soon as the warm weather arrives, it’s important to remain vigilant. Dead vegetation—such as brush and fallen leaves—can dry out quickly with just a bit of sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

Since Laval is primarily an urban area, SOPFEU interventions in this territory are quite rare. Vegetation fires that do occur typically happen in fields or small wooded areas. These incidents are usually handled by the Laval Fire Department.

Snow cover has also melted in Laval, bringing spring conditions favourable to vegetation fires. SOPFEU has started issuing the fire danger index for this area.

Like Montréal, Laval is largely urban, so SOPFEU’s presence is limited. Fires that do occur are generally found in open fields or small wooded lots and are normally managed by the Laval Fire Department.

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.

Le couvert de neige est toujours présent dans les secteurs boisés de la région de Laval. 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.

Notons que la région lavalloise étant essentiellement urbaine, les interventions de la SOPFEU sur ce territoire sont très rares. Les feux de végétation qui peuvent s’y produire surviennent généralement dans des champs ou de petits boisés. Ces incendies sont habituellement pris en charge par le Service de sécurité incendie de Laval.