Princeton FireSmart

06/04/2026

FireSmart is grounded in research. Take a read through this report of the Lytton wildfire June 2021.

https://firesmartbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/An-examination-of-the-Lytton-BC-wildland-urban-fire-destruction.pdf

A helicopter carrying a water bucket flies past a pyrocumulus cloud, also known as a fire cloud, produced by the Lytton Creek wildfire burning in the mountains above Lytton, BC, on Aug. 15, 2021. Photo by Darryl Dyck, the Canadian Press.

06/03/2026

Wildfires impact communities across British Columbia every year, but many people don't know what wildfire response actually looks like behind the scenes.

Wildfire, a show from Knowledge Network, takes viewers onto the frontlines of wildfire response during B.C.’s record-breaking 2023 fire season. The five-part documentary series follows our personnel, aviation crews, specialists and communities impacted by wildfire across the province.

From initial attack and parattack to air attack and unit crews, the series highlights the people, teamwork and decision-making involved in wildfire response.

You can stream all episodes free across Canada on Knowledge Network’s website or app.

📺 Watch here: https://www.knowledge.ca/program/wildfire

06/03/2026

Why are all new wildfires initially listed as Out of Control?

Think of a smoke alarm going off: It doesn’t always mean a house is fully engulfed in flames, but it does mean the situation needs to be treated seriously until it’s checked.

When a new wildfire is discovered, it is automatically classified as Out of Control until crews can assess it and determine otherwise.

That classification does not automatically mean a wildfire is large, spreading rapidly or behaving aggressively. In many cases, it simply means the fire has not yet been fully assessed or contained.

As firefighters gather more information about the wildfire’s behaviour, size and containment, the status may change to Being Held or Under Control. Some fires are reclassified very quickly after crews arrive on site, others may remain Out of Control but not aggressively spread.

Wildfire classifications are operational tools that help communicate current conditions, not a prediction of worst-case outcomes.

Learn more about the four stages of control and what they mean here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/wildfire-response/management-strategies/stages-of-control

06/01/2026

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Once a year, the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit brings together wildfire practitioners from all over BC and beyond. The upcoming summit will take place in Victoria on April 8 – 12, 2026.

05/30/2026

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When you see things through FireSmart eyes, wildfire risks are clear. A few simple tasks, like clearing gutters or moving combustibles, could help protect yo...

05/28/2026

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Once a year, the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit brings together wildfire practitioners from all over BC and beyond. The upcoming summit will take place in Victoria on April 8 – 12, 2026.

05/23/2026

Drop by the Plaza Mall and visit the FireSmart display, here until 2pm today! Saturday May 23.

05/21/2026

If you're looking to learn more about wildfire response in B.C., take the time to watch Wildfire, a series that premiered on Knowledge Network last year.
The show follows firefighters, pilots and other staff through the 2023 fire season, the worst wildfire season on record in B.C.
Watch for free online in Canada here:
https://www.knowledge.ca/program/wildfire

If you're looking to learn more about wildfire response in B.C., take the time to watch Wildfire, a series that premiered on Knowledge Network last year.

The show follows firefighters, pilots and other staff through the 2023 fire season, the worst wildfire season on record in B.C.

Watch for free online in Canada here:
https://www.knowledge.ca/program/wildfire

05/19/2026

Wildfire season is here and we all have a part to play. A few simple tasks can make all the difference in preventing or saving your home from a wildfire. Do your part so that we can do ours.

Learn more FireSmart tips at https://firesmartbc.ca/prepare

05/15/2026

Firewood, propane tanks, patio furniture, toys, and other combustibles can act as fuel for a wildfire when they’re stored up against your siding or another part of your property.

To get ready for wildfire season and reduce your risk, safely store all combustibles at least 10m away from your home.

For more FireSmart tips, visit https://firesmartbc.ca/prepare