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Contours of Forest Fire Risk Class

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These figures show the forest fire Danger Class Ratings calculated using data from the weather station network. For more information see BC Government Forest Service Protection Branch.

More information on the Canadian Forest Fire Weather Index (FWI) System is available from Natural Resources Canada.

Colour Forest Fire Risk Meaning
  Very Low Very low fire danger.
  Low Low fire danger.
  Moderate Carry out any forest activities with caution.
  High Fire hazard is serious. Extreme caution must be used in any forest activities. Burning permits and industrial activities may be restricted.
  Extreme Extremely high fire hazard. General forest activities may be restricted, including burning permits, industrial activities and campfires.
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