02-07-2018 16:59 via montrealgazette.com

Burn ban partially lifted, but be cautious with your campfire in Quebec

The Quebec government partially lifted the ban on outdoor fires in and near forested areas in some parts of the province Monday.
The regions affected are Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Nord-du-Québec, Mauricie, Capitale-Nationale and a portion of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.
The Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) said that rain in some regions had lowered the risk of forest fires.
However, the ban remains in effect for several regions, including parts o
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