Balance SOPFEU in May
The long weekend of Victoria Day marked the beginning of a period of intense work to the base of Maniwaki the Society for the Protection of forests against fire. In about two weeks, SOPFEU fought 118 forest fires affecting an area of 34 117.8 hectares.
Because of an early spring and prolonged drought conditions were conducive to forest fires. Over 80% of fires fought by firefighters until now were started by human negligence.
To date, the basis of Maniwaki fought 116 forest fires destroyed an area of 22 123.9 hectares, while the regional average of five years on the same date is 35 fires covering an area of 1589.6 hectares.
Because of an early spring and prolonged drought conditions were conducive to forest fires. Over 80% of fires fought by firefighters until now were started by human negligence.
To date, the basis of Maniwaki fought 116 forest fires destroyed an area of 22 123.9 hectares, while the regional average of five years on the same date is 35 fires covering an area of 1589.6 hectares.