Firefighters in Action Battling Forest Blaze Near Domaine Morency
Firefighters are actively working to extinguish a forest fire near Domaine Morency. The blaze has been blazing since Thursday afternoon, engaging around a dozen municipal firefighters and four from the SOPFEU forest firefighting team.
Firefighting Efforts Underway
Throughout the night, crews focused on controlling the flames that had reached a steep mountain slope. Their primary concern was preventing the fire from spreading to a residential property located approximately 200 feet from the blaze. Fortunately, there are no other homes in close proximity.
Continuing Operations
Firefighting operations are set to continue throughout the day. Authorities believe that human activity may have sparked the fire. This incident is particularly unusual for fall, underscoring the need for awareness regarding fire safety, especially concerning open flame activities during this season.
Important Fire Safety Messaging
According to Alexandre Bilodeau, a representative from SOPFEU, approximately 75% of wildfire causes are linked to human actions. Despite the increasing humidity typical of fall, dry weather conditions in recent weeks have kept the risk of forest fires alive.
- Location: Domaine Morency
- Firefighting Personnel: 12 municipal firefighters, 4 SOPFEU firefighters
- Proximity to Residences: 200 feet from the nearest home
- Causes: Primarily human activity (75%)
Residents are reminded to stay informed about fire risk indices and practice safe behaviors regarding open flames. This incident serves as a critical reminder of the ongoing challenge to promote fire safety awareness.
