Despite the lift of the fire ban, the danger of a forest fire remains moderate. It is therefore essential that residents remain cautious especially when handling smokers’ articles. The majority of forest fires currently raging in Quebec have been cause by human neglect: camp fires not properly put out, cigarette butts, dry twigs set on fire by sparks, etc. Note that cigarette butts thrown from a moving vehicle produce sparks that can also lit forest border fires. Lightning is the lesser culprit in fires currently raging.

Since 70% of Saint-Lazare’s territory is forested, we ask you to be doubly cautious. This caution applies particularly to all trail users (pedestrian, equestrian, ATV rides, etc.). We would like to remind them it is forbidden at all times to smoke in trails. The Town also forbids open air fires at all times, view the details of the by-law at ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/fpopenairfires

We hope we can count on residents to spread this message and make others aware.

To signal any violation, don’t hesitate to contact Saint-Lazare’s fire department at 450-424-1114. Messages are taken frequently.

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