Fire Prevention and Safety
Know the Risk – Act Accordingly
Fire safety is a shared responsibility. Staying informed and cautious helps protect our homes, forests, and lakes.
Fire risk levels in Blue Sea can change quickly. Residents are encouraged to:
• Check the daily fire risk level on the SOPFEU website Fire risk in Blue Sea
• Understand the color-coded risk system
• Adjust outdoor activities accordingly, especially campfires
• Be cautious when wind speeds exceed 20 km/h
Colour coded fire danger index
Most municipalities have a large sign with a colour-coded fire risk index.
In Blue Sea, it is located in the park across from the church by Lac Blue Sea.
It is important to stay aware of the changing index, know what the different level mean and the recommended actions.
Fire danger index -what do the colours mean?
Local Fire Regulations
The Municipality of Blue Sea has bylaws in place to ensure fire safety, including:
• Safe fire pit placement and construction
• Permit requirements
• Penalties for non-compliance
IMPORTANT: Burning dead leaves or grass is never permitted.
Fire safety regulation links (In French only): Regulation 2021-082 and Regulation 2012-022
LowSituation: Low-intensity fire Fisk with limited spread potential. Recommendation: Ideal conditions for safely lighting a campfire. |
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ModerateSituation: Surface fire risk spreading at a moderate rate and generally easy to control. Recommendation: Only small fires (maximum 1m x 1m are recommended. |
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HighSituation: Moderate to high-intensity surface fire risk, presenting control challenges during firefighting. Recommendation: Avoid lighting a fire if winds exceed 20 km/h. |
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Very HighSituation: High-intensity fire risk with partial or total crown ignition, exceeding the response capacity of ground crews. Recommendation: Only use fire pits equipped with spark arresters an placed on mineral soil. |
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ExtremeSituation: High-intensity crown fire risk, spreading rapidly and potentially becoming uncontrollable. Recommendation: Avoid all fires. |