The situation remains difficult in the boreal forest, but is improving all the same as Abitibi-Témiscamingue is facing a heat wave.
The number of fires in the intensive zone has decreased to 67, three of which are out of control, all in the area surrounding Mistissini. However, the number of fires is slightly up in the northern zone, where there are 44 blazes.
The bans on going into the forest or making open fires have also been lifted in several sectors, but remain in force in the Normetal sector in Abitibi-Ouest. The bans are also still in place in large areas of Nord-du-Québec, particularly around Lebel-sur-Quévillon and Mistissini.
No smog alert is in effect in Quebec, but poor air quality advisories affect several sectors of Nord-du-Québec and Jamesie.
Environment Canada has also issued a special weather report for Abitibi and Témiscamingue, where “a heat episode is expected from Monday to Wednesday when maximum temperatures will be near or exceed 30 degrees Celsius”. The federal agency adds that nights will remain warm with lows between 16 and 20 degrees Celsius. Cooler temperatures are expected for Thursday.