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Prohibition of open fires in or near the forest

Prohibition of open fires in or near the forest

27 June 2018 à 12:00 am

Due to the current weather conditions in Quebec, the Society for the Protection of Forests Against Fire (SOPFEU) has issued a ban on open fires in or near forests, effective yesterday morning. The areas targeted by this ban include the north of the MRC Pontiac whose fire risk was “high” last night, according to SOPFEU’s website .

May was an active month for forest fires, which consumed many hectares.

Since the start season, 255 forest fires have affected 2,761 hectares in Quebec. More information at www.sopfeu.qc.ca