Centre-du-Québec

Summer conditions are now established across most of the Centre-du-Quebec region, where SOPFEU is issuing a call for caution. The fire danger is rising in several regions and is expected to reach high to very high levels over the next few days.

Each year, approximately 80% of wildfires are caused by human activity. As the vacation season approaches and during your outdoor activities, remember that simple actions can make a big difference. Let's prevent preventable fires.

The fire danger will generally remain high in the Centre-du-Quebec region 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.

Spring conditions are now well established in the 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.

Spring conditions are now well established in the region, 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.

With the snow cover now gone in the region, spring conditions conducive to vegetation fires are now present. SOPFEU has therefore begun publishing the fire danger index for this area.

In the spring, as soon as warm weather sets in, vigilance is required. Dead vegetation (brush, dry leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effects of sun and wind, making it 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.