Fire officials' advice for making homes less vulnerable to wildfire

We traditionally have dry summers, but they seem to be getting drier and the dry periods are lasting longer, said View Royal Fire Rescue Capt. Troy Mollin. And people have become very wary of others tossing cigarettes or doing anything that could lead to a fire, he said.

Mollin said that “fire-smart” steps for homeowners include keeping lawns short, keeping roofs and gutters clear of leaves and debris, trimming dry or dead branches away from homes, cleaning off decks, and separating wooden fences from homes with metal gates. Central Saanich Fire Chief Kenn Mount said his department’s emergency-response exercise in June focused on the area around ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park and emphasized the value of fire-prevention measures for homes and of having knowledge of evacuation procedures.“He’s out there, he’s boots on the ground,” Mount said. “It’s really crossing into emergency management and neighbourhood emergency preparedness, as well.

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