2021 has seen one of the worst wildfire seasons to date. While most of the wildfires this year have been started by lightning, humans can also play a valuable role when it comes to preventing forest fires and protecting lives, properties, and natural resources.

How To Prevent Wildfires

Unattended campfires and poorly discarded cigarettes are a few common man-made causes of forest fires. Follow these fire safety tips to do your part in preventing fires from starting in your area.

What impacts do forest fires have on people and the environment?

Fire Safety Tips:

🔥 Check weather conditions.

It is important to be aware of weather conditions before starting campfires or setting off fireworks. If conditions are dry, hot, and windy try to choose non-flammable options.

🔥 Respect campfire bans and laws in your area.

Before starting a campfire, check online to see if there are any fire bans in your area. It is also important to check your local province/state and city regulations before using fireworks.

🔥 Set up campfires away from flammables.

It is best to build campfires in flat, open locations away from logs, bushes, leaves, and needles. It is best, if possible, to start a campfire on soil. After your campfire is ignited, keep firefighting tools nearby in case of emergency and never leave your campfire unattended.

🔥 Keep your vehicles off extremely dry grass.

Exhausts on your cars can reach very high temperatures and can shoot sparks, which can start flames that easily spread on dry grass and leaves.

🔥 Dispose of smoking materials properly.

Be sure to put your butts out in water or a fire-proof container. It is important not to toss smoking materials on the ground or in potting soil.

🔥 Know where wildfires are in your area.

Be aware of forest fires that are currently blazing and any restrictions or evacuation alerts near you. If there are wildfires in your area, be prepared to leave at any moment. Click here to learn how to make an emergency kit.

Are there wildfires burning near me?

If your home is surrounded by brush, grassland, or forest, follow these instructions to prepare yourself and your family for potential wildfires.

If you learn about an active wildfire close to you or your home, here are some tips to help keep you safe.

How to Safely Put Out Your Campfire

Douse your campfire in water
Stir the ashes
Add more water
Keep adding water until your campfire is cold to the touch

Help us restore the forest!

TreeEra has a goal to replace 1 hectare of land by replanting 1,600 trees that were burned in wildfires in Canada in 2021. Want to contribute? Click here!