While the dry and hot weather can be a blessing for some, it does not come without consequence. While at the moment (May 2024), the majority of BC Wildfires are considered contained, the devastating impact of 2023's wildfires resulted in tens of thousands being...
As spring arrives and temperatures rise, the risk of wildfires also increases. It's crucial to ensure that you and your business are adequately prepared for such a wildfire, even if you are in an urban environment. In addition to direct damage from flames, wildfires...
Every year we remind BC homeowners to prepare for wildfire season, and with the summer fast approaching it's time for us to weigh in once again. The importance is echoed even more so this year, as British Columbia experienced the most wildfires in recorded history in...
A house fire is probably the last thing on your mind - but if one were to happen, are you confident that your home is safe? While you might not be able to stop the fire, there are several ways that you can make your home fire safe, to prevent one from happening in the...
We're in the middle of wildfire season in BC, and unfortunately it has exceeded expectations as entire communities have been devastated throughout the interior of the province. In response, municipalities and the media alike have stepped up to inform homeowners about...
We're in the middle of summer, and at press, there are nearly 300 active wildfires in the province. In the Southern Okanagan Valley, a State of Emergency has been declared and evacuations orders have been issued, displacing hundreds of homeowners in the process....
BC is in Stage 3 of the provincial reopening plan, which comes with a return to a large number of freedoms we enjoyed prior to the events of 2020. It just so happens that this coincides with the onset of summer. While every household will move forward responsibly with...
Blog provided courtesy of Northbridge Insurance. Residential properties account for the largest number of fires in Canada. These fires result in millions of dollars in damages and claim hundreds of lives each year. Open flames, cooking appliances, and heating...
After witnessing forest fires ravage the landscape of BC over the past few summers we released an article on how to protect your business from the threat. Within, we called upon brick and mortars to remove combustible liquids from the premises. This not only protects...