Does Rain Really Reduce Wildfire Risk in BC? Understanding the Limits of Rainfall in Preventing Wildfires Why Rain Doesn’t Eliminate Wildfire Danger in BC Many assume a rainy day means wildfire risk disappears-but in BC’s wildfire-prone regions like the Okanagan, that’s far from true. Short-term moisture doesn’t soak deep fuels: Grasses may green up temporarily, [...]
FireSmart Your Property: Integrating SPIEDR Systems with Other Wildfire Mitigation Strategies To protect commercial properties in wildfire-prone BC regions like the Okanagan Valley, integrating SPIEDR’s advanced sprinkler systems with defensible space strategies and fire-smart landscaping can significantly reduce fire risk. 1. Start with Fire-Smart Defensible Space Creating a defensible space is the first line of [...]
Zombie Fires in the Okanagan: How Hidden Wildfires Threaten Businesses in 2025 Most assume wildfire season starts with the summer heat. However, 'zombie fires'—underground holdover fires—can reignite with little warning. For Okanagan businesses, these hidden threats are becoming an increasing concern as warmer winters and prolonged drought make the conditions ripe for re-ignition. What Are [...]
Okanagan Wildfire Risks 2025: How Businesses Can Protect Their Property As wildfire season approaches, businesses in the Okanagan face some of the highest wildfire risks in Canada. With Kelowna and Kamloops identified as top hotspots for 2025, commercial property owners must act now. This guide highlights the key wildfire risks and how businesses can proactively [...]
Wildfire season continues to pose an increasing threat to businesses, commercial properties, and infrastructure in British Columbia, particularly in high-risk regions like the Okanagan Valley. With changing climate conditions, experts predict that 2025 will bring unique challenges in wildfire mitigation and response. In this article, we’ll explore the latest predictions for the 2025 wildfire season [...]
Determining the cause of a wildfire is a complex process that requires multiple experts and types of analysis.
Learn why wildland fire crews use controlled burns (AKA prescribed burns), how they work, and the steps to the process.
Feeling cooped up staying indoors because of the wildfire smoke? Here are some tips to stay healthy and happy.
Wildfire season hit Canada earlier than usual this year, with a number of major wildfires sprouting up in May, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. Since then, more and more wildfires have sparked and continued to burn, beginning what is likely to be a long wildfire season for 2023. SPIEDR is helping communities across the [...]
August and September are often some of the worst months for forest fires in British Columbia because of hot weather and dry conditions. Here are some simple things that you can do to be more fire smart this wildfire season. Be Fire Smart at Home Remove excess vegetation, dead leaves, and other flammable fuel from […]
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