With even more wildfires expected this season, here are seven tips to help keep you safe.
Hundreds of active wildfires are currently burning across Canada and we haven’t even reached the official start of summer.
If trends continue, the country could be looking at more scorched forest than has ever been recorded, officials from Natural Resources Canada warned. Bringing a combustible material right outside your house “can increase the risk of a wildfire doing significant damage to your home,” she said, noting you should store wood at least 10 metres away from your house. She also said those living in vulnerable areas should keep their lawn trimmed and regularly clear debris, such as branches and leaves around their house.
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