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CTV News
2 days ago
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- CTV News
Quebec lifts ban on open fires in forests
The Ministry of Public Safety lifted the ban on open fires in or near forests. The measure had been in effect since Wednesday in regions north of Quebec City. Open fires were prohibited in certain areas of Nord-du-Québec, Côte-Nord, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Mauricie, Bas-Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie. The ban was lifted at 8 p.m. on Friday. The Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) reported on Saturday that there were no active forest fires in Quebec's intensive protection zone. Since the start of the protection season, 104 fires have affected 105.8 hectares in the intensive zone, according to SOPFEU. 'The average for the last 10 years on the same date is 195 fires affecting 253.8 hectares of forest,' SOPFEU said in a news release. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French May 31, 2025.
CTV News
3 days ago
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- CTV News
Wildfire concerns prompt fire bans in much of tinder-dry southern Alberta
Parts of southern Alberta were under fire bans Friday as dry, hot weather continued in the region. Lethbridge County, Vulcan County and the City of Lethbridge all had fire bans in place, including Little Bow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area and Little Bow Provincial Park, Park Lake Provincial Park, Lake McGregor Provincial Recreation Area, Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park and Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area. Rebecca Shulz, Alberta minister of environment and protected Areas said at a Calgary news conference on Friday that wildfires ticked up overnight. 'I believe there are 59 wildfires right now in the province. Significantly we're seeing some in the areas of Swan Hills and Westlock County,' Shulz said. 'That's mostly being managed by forestry and parks, they're partnering with public safety and of course the local municipalities to ensure that people and property are kept safe, and we're doing what we can to manage those fires.' According to the provincial wildfire dashboard, there were 50 active wildfires burning Friday at 1 p.m. MT., with 29 considered out of control The air quality index across southern Alberta and Calgary was low Friday, as skies cleared somewhat after smoke advisories were issued Thursday. In Calgary, the index was at three, or 'low risk.' Schulz said the province is taking seriously talk that parts of the Bow Valley are ripe for fire, in light of what happened in the area around Jasper in the summer of 2024. 'That has been a huge topic of conversation, especially since what we saw last summer in Jasper. Last year was such a significant fire here in Alberta,' she said. 'And we are working closely with forestry and parks to make sure we are managing our forests, especially those that are a little bit older and have a higher or more significant fire risk, especially to people, populations and major infrastructure.' There have been 465 wildfires in 2025, the second-most to this date over the past five years, according to the Alberta provincial wildfire dashboard. The most were in 2023, when there were 553. Shulz said the province was well aware of the potential for wildfire to become a factor at the upcoming G7 summit set for June 15-17 in Kananaskis Country. 'Of course again, we try to manage these risks as best we can,' she said. 'Forestry and parks have implemented quite a bit of technology that detects fires earlier so that we have a better chance of keeping those fires under control.' Kootenay Park wildfire Kootenay National Park posted on its Facebook page Friday morning that an out-of-control wildfire was burning there, 10 kilometres north of Dog Lake. It was ignited by lightning around 10 p.m. Thursday night. They said there's no threat to the public, but 'smoke and a helicopter bucketing water to the area will be visible from Highway 93S today as an initial attack crew works to extinguish the fire.'
CBC
3 days ago
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- CBC
Saskatchewan wildfire updates
As wildfire impacts our province, keep up to date with CBC for all the information you need as it happens. For the latest information, listen to CBC Radio or visit or the CBC News app. If you have a limited data plan, visit Interactive Sask. active fire map. Fire danger map. Fire bans. Environment and Climate Change Canada weather alerts. Sask. Highway Hotline. Smoke forecast. Air quality. Tracking wildfires across Canada. Smoke forecast. Air quality. .
CBC
3 days ago
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- CBC
Fire ban in place across St. John's, Mount Pearl, Paradise and Portugal Cove-St. Philip's
A fire ban is in effect for parts of the Avalon Peninsula — and will be in place at least for the next five days. The St. John's Regional Fire Department and the Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Volunteer Fire Department both announced separate fire bans on Friday morning, spanning across St. John's, Mount Pearl. Paradise and Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, citing the high fire hazard rating for the area. The bans include outdoor wood-burning appliances, charcoal barbecues and open fires, but excludes propane fire pits and barbecues. Both bans are in place until at least June 3. "In the meantime, SJRFD are asking people to be fire safe when using propane fire pits and barbecues, to keep a hose or fire extinguisher handy and follow manufacturer's requirements regarding clearances from combustible materials," said the statement. It comes as a wildfire threatens Churchill Falls in Labrador. Due to dry conditions, Happy Valley-Goose Bay has already implemented a fire ban.
CTV News
3 days ago
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- CTV News
The green'll fool you: Lethbridge County declares fire ban despite recent rain
Lethbridge County has declared a fire ban, as officials say that despite the recent rain, the fire risk remains high. Lethbridge County has declared a fire ban. The county says despite recent rain, the fire risk remains high. The ban includes campfires, burning barrels, charcoal briquette barbeques and any other open burning. Fire officials are warning residents not to be deceived by how green it is outside. This most recent hot stretch has dried up any moisture from recent rain. Windy conditions have also driven up the chance of a grass fire spreading quickly. 'We've gone from an advisory to a fire ban. And the reason is, for obvious reasons, the temperatures are rising,' said Heath Wright, Lethbridge County emergency services director. 'We've had some windy conditions lately, and overnight, actually, from the province, we've just realized that we've gone from 20 out of control wildfires to 25, which is quite alarming for fire officials across the province.' Lethbridge County has declared a fire ban, as officials say that despite the recent rain, the fire risk remains high. Lethbridge County has declared a fire ban, as officials say that despite the recent rain, the fire risk remains high. Gas and propane heaters, stoves, barbeques and firepits and still allowed. Wood pellet grills are also permitted.
