Chaudière-Appalaches

Spring conditions are now well established in the Chaudieres-Appalaches 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.

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.

The fire danger has decreased on Tuesday with a low level in the Chaudiere-Appalaches region. However, beginning Thursday, the fire danger is expected to rise back to a higher level. 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 Chaudieres-Appalaches 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 Chaudieres-Appalaches 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.

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

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

Snow cover has disappeared in a small portion of the western part of the region. The calculation of the Fire Danger rating has therefore begun in these areas.

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

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