Wild Fire PREVENTION

It's up to ALL of us!

In 2006,there were 2,570 Forest Fires in BC . . .

  • Total Loss of 139,201 Hectares of Land

  • Total Cost of $158.7 Million Dollars

  • 1034 of these fires were started by people

    • That's 40.2%

  • 1536 Forest Fires were caused by lightning

    • That's 59.8%.

Lets NOT lose more of our beautiful forests to human caused forest fires -- we can ALL do our parts!

BC FIRE DANGER RATING Updated Twice Daily

Government of BC - Wild Fire Information

CANADIAN FOREST FIRE SERVICE

WILDLAND FIRE INFORMATION

Response plans include a three-stage public safety evacuation process:

1. Evacuation Alert: Local authorities issue a warning about an imminent threat to life and property, and people are asked to be ready to leave on short notice. When people choose to leave an area before or during the issuing of an alert this is referred to as a voluntary evacuation.

2. Evacuation Order: When the population is determined to be at imminent risk, local authorities issue an evacuation order and people must leave the area immediately. Local police or RCMP enforce evacuation orders.

3. Evacuation Rescind: An evacuation order or alert is rescinded or lifted by local authorities when it is determined to be safe for residents to return home. An evacuation order may be reinstated if a threat returns.

Local Emergency Social Services volunteers coordinate the provision of support to evacuees at designated reception centres. They may provide short-term assistance to people who are forced to leave their homes during interface fires, floods and other emergencies.

PHOTOS & VIDEOS

KIDS . . . Be Prepared - NOT Scared!

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