Fire

Overview

Each year, a number of areas throughout British Columbia experience fires. Fires can spread quickly causing widespread damage, loss and injury, making them a serious hazard. The best protection against the devastation that fires can cause is prevention. It is important that Delta residents understand the fire hazards both in their home and surrounding community in order to prevent the risk of a fire.

Provincial Emergency Program Information

The Provincial Emergency Program (PEP) website provides the following information on fire risks, prevention and preparedness:

• Fire Danger Rating Map
• B.C. Office of the Fire Commissioner
• Ministry of Forests and Range, Protection Branch
• The Home Owners FireSmart Manual
• Interface Fire Prevention and Preparedness

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