Wildfires
Photo: Bruce Blackwell
Fires are a natural component of ecosystems in the Kootenays. FireSmarting your property not only improves the forest ecosystem but also protects land and buildings. Individual homeowners and wider communities can take simple steps to reduce the impact of wildfire.
The time to reduce the threat of wildfire is now, not when a fire is at your doorstep. Be proactive, be practical, and be FireSmart.
Visit the BC Wildfire website for FireSmart resources and to start taking action to mitigate wildfire risk around your home and property.
Additional Resources
It’s Time To Get FireSmart About Wildfires In BC. In British Columbia, wildfires are becoming an increasing threat. Fortunately, there is a solution that everyone can be a part of. Introducing FireSmart BC: the go-to resource for combating the problem of wildfire in BC.