Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

Summer conditions are prevailing in these regions. Under these conditions, surface fires (dead leaves, dry grasses, etc.) are less common as greenery and leaf-out of trees and shrubs are complete. However, any fires that may occur are likely to burn deeper and with greater intensity.

The leafing of trees and the appearance of greenery are now well underway in the southern parts of the region. As a result, summer-like conditions are now present in those areas. Surface fires (dead leaves, brush, etc.) are already less common there; however, any fires that may occur are likely to burn deeper into the ground and be more intense.

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

The leafing of trees and the appearance of greenery are now well underway in the southern parts of the region. As a result, summer-like conditions are now present in those areas. Surface fires (dead leaves, brush, etc.) are already less common there; however, any fires that may occur are likely to burn deeper into the ground and be more intense.

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

Call for Caution

During the week of May 26, fire danger ratings are expected to rise to “Extreme” in several sectors due to weather conditions. As a result, SOPFEU has issued a call for caution for the region.

Preventive Measures

SOPFEU has suspended the issuance of industrial burning permits in high-risk areas. The fire protection agency is encouraging municipalities to do the same 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., and applies to the northern part of the region.

In addition, SOPFEU has recommended that its members and forestry-related industries limit forestry operations starting May 28, in the same area where the open fire ban is in place.

The leafing of trees and the emergence of greenery are now well underway in areas located south of Lac Saint-Jean. As a result, summer-like conditions are now present in these sectors. Surface fires (dead leaves, brush, etc.) are already less frequent there; however, any fires that may occur are likely to burn deeper and be more intense.

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

Call for Caution

During the week of May 26, fire danger ratings are expected to rise to “Extreme” in several sectors due to weather conditions. As a result, SOPFEU has issued a call for caution for the region.

When SOPFEU issues a “call for caution,” it means that weather forecasts indicate conditions that are not only favourable for the outbreak of wildfires, but also conducive to high-intensity fires that can spread rapidly. SOPFEU is closely monitoring the situation, as it anticipates the emergence of several new fires over the coming days.

With snow cover having melted across much of the territory, spring conditions favourable to vegetation fires are now present. As a result, SOPFEU has begun issuing the fire danger index for these areas. However, snow cover is still present in forested areas located farther north in the region.

In the spring, as soon as the warm weather arrives, 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, becoming highly flammable.

Snow cover remains widespread in the forests across most of the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. As a result, the wildfire risk is currently non-existent.

However, in some southern areas of the region where the snow has melted, spring conditions conducive to vegetation fires have started to set in. SOPFEU has therefore begun publishing the fire danger index for these sectors.

In the spring, as soon as the nice weather arrives, it’s important to stay alert. Dead vegetation (brush, dry leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly with a bit of sun and wind, making it highly flammable.

Le couvert de neige est toujours très présent en forêt dans la région du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. 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.