FireSmart Your Yard
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As autumn approaches, fallen leaves and other plant debris accumulate in our gardens and backyards. An annual clean-up is a simple way to help protect your home from wildfire. Keep these FireSmart tips in mind:
- Maintain a non-flammable 1.5 metre zone around your home.
- Keep roofs and gutters clean and in good condition.
- Cut grass and weeds to below 10 centimetres.
- Prune tree branches so there is a 2-metre gap between the lowest branches and the ground.
- Move firewood at least 10 metres away from any buildings or plants.
- Move fuel tanks at least 10 metres away from any buildings or plants.
- Lower the wildfire risk in your garden with fire-resistant plants. Learn more at firesmartbc.ca/landscaping-hub
Download the FireSmart Home Assessment tool at firesmartbc.ca/resource/hiz-self-assessment, or visit comoxvalleyrd.ca/firesmart for a free professional home assessment.
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