Why We Focus on Embers

Many homeowners falsely assume there is no wildfire threat to their home and property if not on the forest’s edge. However, it is estimated that more than half of home fires during a wildfire event are ignited by traveling embers.

It has been documented that wildfire embers have traveled up to 17 kilometers. It’s time to think about more than the forest’s edge, but what is 17 kilometers from your home? Learn how to protect your home from embers and become FireSmart today!

Learn more about why we focus on embers here: https://firesmartbc.ca/why-we-focus-on-embers/

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