It’s a fat that the forest fires are part of Canadian landscape but did you know that in Canada, two-thirds of all forest fires are caused by people, while lightning causes the remaining third. Recently, British Columbia was in news world wide because of the forest fires in the Okanagan region.

The least, we can do as responsible residents is know how to avoid starting a forest fire, particularly in a dry spell. We should also be familiar with evacuation procedures and the technique for breathing in thick smoke.

 Check out some useful links below related with prevention of forest fires:

1. 5 Waye to prepare for Forest fires

2. Forest Fire in Canada

3. BC Wild Fire Prevention

4. Prevent Forest Fires - You Tube video

5. BC Forest Fire Safety

6. Forest Fire solution by David Suzuki Organization