Quebec Lifts Ban on Open Fires in Forests
On June 13, Quebec’s Ministry of Public Security announced the removal of the ban on open fires in forests, ending previous restrictions on campfires and other flames in the province’s wooded areas.
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On June 13, Quebec’s Ministry of Public Security announced the removal of the ban on open fires in forests, ending previous restrictions on campfires and other flames in the province’s wooded areas.
Quebec’s Ministry of Public Security announced on June 13, 2026 that the province’s blanket ban on open fires in forests and nearby areas has been lifted, ending a rule that was intended to curb wildfire risk.
Quebec's Ministry of Public Security lifted the province‑wide ban on open fires in forests on June 13, 2026, ending a rule that had been used to curb wildfire risk.
Quebec has banned open fires in forests and nearby areas across six regions, effective June 10, 2026, as a fire‑prevention measure.