How to respond in nine steps to an imminent wildfire threat
Natural hazardsInfographicSeptember 30, 2020
A wildfire is an unpredictable and fast-moving hazard. Follow these nine steps to ensure you respond safely when threatened by wildfire
Wildfires are destructive and deadly; and highly unpredictable. Strong winds can cause them to suddenly change direction or cause embers to shoot across seemingly unburnable surfaces like asphalt road and rivers.
Airborne embers can travel as far as 3 to 5 km (2 to 3 miles) and ignite distant combustibles such as dry vegetation, yard storage and buildings within your location.
If your location is potentially under imminent threat from a wildfire then take immediate action. Follow the nine steps below to ensure you take necessary emergency measures to protect property and lives.
