Montréal

Spring conditions are now well established in the Montreal area, and the fire danger rating system continues to be updated.

In the spring, as soon as the weather improves, vigilance is essential. Dead vegetation (brush, fallen leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the influence of the sun and wind. It then becomes highly flammable.

Since the Montreal area is primarily urban, SOPFEU (Quebec's forest fire prevention agency) interventions in this territory are very rare. Vegetation fires that do occur generally take place in fields or small wooded areas. These fires are usually handled by the Montreal Fire Department.

With snow cover now gone in Montreal, spring conditions conducive to vegetation fires are present. SOPFEU has therefore begun publishing the Fire Danger Index in this region.

In spring, as soon as warm weather arrives, vigilance is required. Dead vegetation (brush, dry leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effects of sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

As Montreal is essentially an urban region, SOPFEU interventions there are very rare. Vegetation fires that do occur typically take place in fields or small wooded areas and are usually handled by the Laval Fire Department.

As the Montréal region is predominantly urban, SOPFEU interventions in this area are very rare. Vegetation fires that may occur there generally take place in fields or small wooded areas. These fires are usually handled by the Montréal Fire Department.