As wildfires destroy homes, should B.C. make FireSmart principles mandatory?
16-08-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca

As wildfires destroy homes, should B.C. make FireSmart principles mandatory?

Experts say practical measures to keep your home from catching fire are proven to work — and point to the communities have built back smarter.
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