05/22/2026
🔥 Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) and Fire Risk 🔥
With dry, warm conditions, fire risk is elevated—and OHVs can unintentionally spark grassfires or wildfires. Exhaust systems can reach over 200°C, which can ignite built-up debris like grass, moss, and muskeg. As you ride, this material can fall off, smoulder, and start a fire.
Reduce the risk while riding:
• Clean your machine before and after use
• Remove debris from hot spots, especially after riding through tall grass or muskeg
• Ensure muffler and spark arrestor are working properly
• Carry basic fire tools (shovel, pail, or extinguisher)
• Stop regularly to check for and fully extinguish any smouldering material
A few simple steps can prevent a serious fire in dry conditions. MORE: https://www.alberta.ca/off-highway-vehicle-safety