Fire danger and prevention

La Mauricie National Park

All visitors to La Mauricie National Park can help prevent human-caused wildfires by:

 

Report any wildfires, illegal campfires or suspicious smoke to La Mauricie National Park emergency service at 819-536-3180 or call 911.

Fire danger

After the snow melts in the spring until the first snowfall in the fall, visitors should check the current fire danger below which indicates how easy it is to ignite vegetation and when a fire ban is in effect.

 
Current fire danger:
Comments:

* The situation at La Mauricie National Park may be different from the province in general (SOPFEU) because the regulations and ambient conditions are not necessarily the same. The park is in constant communication with SOPFEU.

 

When the fire danger is extreme, visitors must remain vigilant as a fire ban may be implemented at any time to prevent human-caused wildfires.

The fire danger is updated by the fire management team of La Mauricie National Park, which has three weather stations over its 536 km2 area. These allow the park to very accurately assess the ambient conditions and the fire risk in the park. The team is part of Parks Canada's fire management program. It is made up of professional and highly qualified specialists who are ready to respond at any time in the event of wildfires.

Fire ban

Fire ban symbol.

A fire ban is a legal restriction on certain types of fires. A fire ban and its duration are based on several factors such as fire danger, weather conditions, the amount of moisture and resource availability.

 
A fire ban may remain in effect despite cold and rainy weather.

It takes a lot of rain to restore moisture to deep soil layers, trees, and logs that have dried out. Rain quickly evaporates when followed by warm temperatures and wind. This means fire danger can quickly return to “high” or “extreme”. The regional wildfire situation may be more active. It is important not to have human-caused fires divert resources from naturally caused ones in other areas.

 

Types of fires allowed and prohibited during a fire ban

 

Types of fires allowed

Illustration of a charcoal and briquette barbecue.
Charcoal and briquette barbecues
Note

Do not use wood, twigs, paper, or cardboard to light the briquettes. Use only a liquid or solid fire starter designed for this purpose. Ashes must be extinguished immediately after use and placed in fire pits or taken back with the waste (no-fire sites in the backcountry).

Illustration of a gas or propane stove.
Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
Note

They must be used in clear areas that are free of combustible materials (mineral soil) and only for cooking food.

Illustration of a propane or gas lantern.
Propane or gas lanterns
Illustration of a portable propane fire pit.
Portable propane fire pits
Illustration of a candle.
Candles
Illustration of a wood-burning stove.
Wood-burning stoves inside oTENTiks and heated shelters

Types of fires prohibited

Illustration of a campfire.
Wood burning campfire
Illustration of a wood barbecue.
Wood barbecues
Illustration of a torche.
Torches

Campfire regulations

  • When campfires are allowed in the park, they must be lit inside metal fire rings or boxes provided by Parks Canada. Never leave a fire unattended. Completely extinguish campfires.
  • When barbecues are permitted to be used, hot ashes must be disposed of safely.
  • Do not throw cigarettes in the forest. Put them out and discard them in a bin or carry them with you.

Thank you to all visitors for helping us protect La Mauricie National Park!

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