MONTREAL — A small forest fire has been extinguished in a provincial park west of Montreal, signalling an early start to the 2024 wildfire season.

A spokesman for Quebec’s forest fire prevention society, known as SOPFEU, said the fire that broke out Saturday in Oka park was likely caused by a discarded cigarette.

MONTREAL — A small forest fire has been extinguished in a provincial park west of Montreal, signalling an early start to the 2024 wildfire season.{ai:summary}<p>Forest fire in Oka park near Montreal quenched, sparking concerns for upcoming wildfire season. Officials suspect discarded cigarette as cause. #outdoors</p>

Small forest fire put out in Oka provincial park as Quebec fire season starts early

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