Bas-Saint-Laurent

Spring conditions are now well established in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, and the fire hazard index continues to spread. By Sunday, the fire danger will be on the rise in the region, reaching high levels by the end of the weekend.

PREVENTION TIPS

Before greenery and leafing appear, there is a lot of dead vegetation on the ground (dead leaves, yellowed grasses, dry shrubs, etc.). This fuel is highly flammable, as it dries very quickly with a few hours of sunlight and a little wind. Stay vigilant!

Spring conditions are now well established in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, and the distribution of the fire danger index continues. In the coming days, there will be high fire hazards over much of the territory, especially during the weekend.

Over the past weekend, two fires occurred in the area, both of human origin.

In spring, as soon as good weather appears, it is necessary to exercise caution. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effect of the sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

Spring conditions are now well established in the Bas-St-Laurent region, and the dissemination of the fire danger index continues. In the coming days, high fire danger will appear across much of the territory and during the weekend.

In spring, as soon as good weather arrives, vigilance is necessary. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effect of the sun and wind. They then become highly flammable.

Spring conditions are now well established in the Bas St. Lawrence region and the distribution of the fire danger index continues. In the spring, as soon as good weather appears, one must be vigilant.

Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the influence of the sun and wind. They then become highly flammable.

Spring conditions are now well established in the Bas St-Laurent region, and the distribution of the fire danger index continues. A few brush fires have already occurred in the region, by the way.

In the spring, as soon as the good weather appears, it is necessary to be vigilant. Dead plants (brush, fallen leaves, etc.) tend to dry out very quickly under the effect of the sun and wind. They then become highly flammable.

Spring conditions are now well established in Bas-Saint-Laurent region, and the dissemination of the fire danger index continues.

In spring, as soon as good weather appears, vigilance is necessary. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effect of the sun and wind. They then become highly flammable.

With the snow cover having disappeared in the Kamouraska, Rivière-du-Loup, and Témiscouata areas, the calculation of fire danger has therefore begun there. The Rimouski area, however, is still subject to winter conditions, with snow still present in the forest. Monitoring of the snow cover continues in this area. As soon as it disappears, the entire region will be subject to spring conditions and the fire danger will be calculated again.

In spring, as soon as good weather appears, it is necessary to exercise caution. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effect of the sun and wind. They then become highly flammable.

The region is still experiencing winter conditions, with snow well present in forested areas. The risk of wildfires there is therefore non-existent.