As wildfires destroy homes, should B.C. make FireSmart principles mandatory? | Page 917 | Unpublished
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As wildfires destroy homes, should B.C. make FireSmart principles mandatory?

August 16, 2026

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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