The Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks said the expanded measure came into effect at 8 a.m. on Thursday for several areas, including Montreal and Laval.

The regions of Quebec City, Outouais, Mauricie, Laurentians, Lanaudière and Chaudière-Appalaches are also affected by the ban.

The ministry said its decision was motivated by the need to preserve the operations of fire departments and the province’s fire protection agency, the Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU), during the crisis. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Last week, the measure was

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