Preventing Wildfires
Preventing WildfiresEach year, 80% of wildfires are caused by human activity.
A single careless act can set a forest ablaze. By adopting safe behaviours, it is possible to prevent more than 350 wildfires annually. Let’s prevent avoidable fires.
Human activity is the leading cause of wildfires
Human-caused wildfires are preventable. Learn about the main causes of wildfires and how small actions can have a big impact. You can make a difference!
Main Causes of Wildfires
- Burn wasteDecrease of 9 in {year}75average/year84in 2025
- CampfiresDecrease of 76 in {year}60average/year136in 2025
- Smoking articlesDecrease of 6 in {year}80average/year86in 2025
- All-terrain vehiclesDecrease of 9 in {year}10average/year19in 2025
- Hot ashesIncrease of 2 in {year}6average/year4in 2025
- FireworksIncrease of 1 in {year}3average/year2in 2025
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