How to Make Your Home FireSmart

HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME FIRESMART

Sparks and embers can be thrown up to 2 kilometres ahead of a wildfire. These can ignite materials on or near your home which can be potentially devastating. These FireSmart guidelines will help you create a defensible space around your home, minimizing your fire risk.

Create a FireSmart Home Ignition Zone

The FireSmart Zone is the area around your home. Start at your home and work your way outwards. Changes made to the area closest to your home and your home itself will have the greatest impact on reducing the risk of wildfire damage. Download your copy of the FireSmart BC Homeowner Guide to use as reference.