Fire threat level increased to 'extreme' in the Hills

The Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) has announced that the region is under an extreme fire hazard. These regions include La Pêche, Chelsea, Cantley, Low, Kazabazua, Denholme and Lac Ste-Marie. The area has been categorized as "Extreme", which states that fires can spread at "high speed and which can become uncontrollable," The SOPFEU urges the public to avoid making fires. Consult the SOPFEU map here for more information.