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Wildland–Urban InterfaceGeneral OverviewWhat is the Wildland–Urban Interface?Wildland–urban interface areas exist wherever residential, industrial, or agricultural structures are located within or adjacent to trees and other combustible vegetation. Wildfires that have the potential to involve buildings and wildland vegetation simultaneously are known as interface fires. As in many other locations around the world, the threat of interface fires in Canada is increasing and so are the economic and social impacts. For example, in Canada during 1998, interface fires forced the evacuation of 18 000 residents, and another 46 000 were placed on evacuation alert. Wildland–urban interface fires present a unique set of challenges and obstacles that must be addressed through practical, proactive, community-based solutions. The purpose of this section of the Web site is to provide a general overview of Canada's wildland–urban interface and practical tools for creating fire-smart communities in Canada.
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Last Updated: 2004-06-09 | Important Notices |