Laurentides

Two fires have occurred in the region since the beginning of the week. One was related to ATV activity, while the other was caused by power lines.

Weather conditions expected through Saturday will contribute to a significant increase in fire danger across several sectors of the region.

The absence of precipitation, moderate to strong northwest winds, low relative humidity and progressively warmer temperatures will contribute to the rapid drying of dead vegetation and light fuels.

Precipitation could nevertheless affect southwestern Québec beginning Sunday and locally help reduce fire danger.

One fire occurred in the region over the past week.

Weather conditions expected over the next few days should help maintain generally low to moderate fire danger levels. However, the gradual return of drier weather and stronger winds could favour the rapid drying of dead vegetation and an increase in fire danger toward the end of the week.

Showers and thunderstorms could also affect some sectors during the period and cause rapid fluctuations in fire danger ratings.

In springtime, domestic debris burning and open fires remain among the leading causes of vegetation fires.

The cooler and wetter weather conditions observed over the past few days have helped keep fire danger at a relatively low level across the region.

However, weather conditions are expected to gradually improve over the next few days. The return of sunshine, moderate winds and a drier air mass will favour the rapid drying of dead vegetation and a gradual increase in fire danger.

Showers and thunderstorms could still affect some sectors over the weekend and locally help reduce the risk.

In springtime, debris burning and open fires remain among the leading causes of vegetation fires.

After a very busy end of April marked by several human-caused fires, only one new fire has occurred in the region over the past week due to lower fire danger and cooler, wetter weather conditions.

However, fire danger is expected to increase over the next few days with the return of sunnier and windier weather. Rainfall expected toward the end of the week should then help reduce the risk.

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.

Several wildfires occurred between April 24 and 28 in the Laurentides region. All were caused by human activity, mainly debris burning.

Rainfall in the middle of the week temporarily lowered the fire danger index.

However, in spring, dead vegetation dries out quickly under the effect of sun and wind, making it highly flammable and increasing the risk of wildfire ignition.

Despite flooding and high water levels in some areas, the fire danger could increase in the coming days in open, unflooded areas of the region.

A period of hot, dry, and sunny weather is forecast, which will promote the rapid drying of dead vegetation and light fuels, particularly in fields and around homes.

In the spring, as soon as the weather improves, vigilance is essential because these fuels quickly become highly flammable.

Snow cover has disappeared across a significant portion 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, dry leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effects of sun and wind, becoming 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.