Quebec’s Ministry of Public Security announced on June 13 that the province has removed the prohibition on lighting open fires in forests and surrounding areas. The decision ends a ban that had previously limited campfires and other open flames within the province’s wooded regions.
The change was communicated by the ministry, which is responsible for public safety across Quebec. Officials indicated that the restriction, which covered both campfires and any open flame in forested zones, is no longer in effect as of the announcement date.
The former ban had applied to all forested parts of the province, requiring individuals to refrain from lighting fires in those locations. By lifting the rule, the ministry has restored the ability for people to start campfires and use other open flames in forested settings, subject to any other existing regulations that may apply.
No further details were provided regarding the reasons for the policy shift or any conditions that may accompany the new stance. The announcement marks a clear policy reversal concerning fire use in natural areas of Quebec.
The removal of the prohibition is expected to affect campers, outdoor enthusiasts, and others who use fire as part of recreational activities in forested environments. The ministry’s statement was the sole source of information about the change, and no additional commentary or guidance was included at the time of release.
Residents and visitors to Quebec’s forests will now be able to light open fires where they previously could not, according to the ministry’s June 13 declaration. The update reflects a direct alteration of the province’s fire‑related regulations.
The Ministry of Public Security emphasized that the change took effect immediately, ending the previous restrictions on campfires and other open flames within forested areas of Quebec.