Wildfire Terminology

Being FireSmart is not only about being prepared but staying informed! It’s important that we are familiar with wildfire terminology used such as the Fire Danger Rating.

The Fire Danger Rating can help predict wildfire ignitions, and behaviour such as spread and intensity. The danger class is based off many weather variables including temperature, relative humidity, wind speeds, and precipitation.

Learn more about some of the most common terms here: https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/wildfire-terms-canadians-should-be-familiar-with-this-summer