Be FireSmart This Fall: 10 Things to Do Before You Close the Cottage
Wildfire preparedness, FireSmart, Fall, Wildfires Laura Bombier Wildfire preparedness, FireSmart, Fall, Wildfires Laura Bombier

Be FireSmart This Fall: 10 Things to Do Before You Close the Cottage

Fall is one of the best times to prepare your cottage for wildfire.

Before you lock the door and head south for the winter (or just leave for a couple of weeks), take one last look around your property and think, what could catch an ember?

With regards to wildfire preparedness, some of the simplest things you can do this fall are also some of the most important.

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Canada's 2026 wildfire season: what this “acceleration" means for Ontario cottage country
Wildfires, Ontario Sharon Hobson Wildfires, Ontario Sharon Hobson

Canada's 2026 wildfire season: what this “acceleration" means for Ontario cottage country

Wildfires are a growing risk, not just in BC. In July, smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario covered much of the country in thick haze showing that Wildfire risk in Ontario isn't just a distant worry; it has already affected us. Seasons like this are why we suggest not waiting until you see smoke to start thinking about being prepared. Getting a Wildfire Readiness Assessment now means your system and your property will be ready long before you need it.

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