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21MAY 202616h00

Spring conditions are now well established in the Capitale-Nationale region. The fire danger is expected to reach high to very high levels over the next few days. Caution is therefore essential.

In springtime, dead vegetation dries out quickly under the effects of sun and wind, making it highly flammable and increasing the risk of fire starts.

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News history
  • 21MAY 202616h00

    Spring conditions are now well established in the Capitale-Nationale region. The fire danger is expected to reach high to very high levels over the next few days. Caution is therefore essential.

    In springtime, dead vegetation dries out quickly under the effects of sun and wind, making it highly flammable and increasing the risk of fire starts.

  • 19MAY 202616h00

    Spring conditions are now well established in the Capitale-Nationale region, and the fire danger rating system continues to be updated. Beginning Thursday, the fire danger is expected to rise back to a high level across most of the region. Caution is therefore essential.

    In springtime, dead vegetation dries out quickly under the effects of sun and wind, making it highly flammable and increasing the risk of fire starts.

  • 14MAY 202617h00

    Spring conditions are now well established in the Capitale-Nationale region, and the fire danger rating system continues to be updated.

    In springtime, dead vegetation dries out quickly under the effects of sun and wind, making it highly flammable and increasing the risk of fire starts.

  • 11MAY 202615h00

    Spring conditions are now well established in the southern part of the region, and the fire danger rating system continues to be updated.

    The northern part of the region, particularly the Reserve faunique des Laurentides, is still under winter conditions, with snow still well present in forested areas. The risk of wildfires there is therefore nonexistent.

    In springtime, dead vegetation dries out quickly under the effects of sun and wind, making it highly flammable and increasing the risk of fire starts.

  • 23APR 202617h00

    Snow cover has disappeared in the southern part of the region. The calculation of the fire danger index has therefore begun in these areas.

    However, the vast majority of the region is still under winter conditions, with snow still well present in forested areas. The risk of wildfires there is therefore nonexistent.

  • 16APR 202611h30

    Snow cover has disappeared in a small portion of the southern part of the region. The calculation of the fire danger index has therefore begun in these areas.

    However, the vast majority of the region is still under winter conditions, with snow still well present in forested areas. The risk of wildfires there is therefore nonexistent.

  • 08APR 202615h00

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