Wildland Fire Management in Canada

Wildland fires, also called wildfires, are uncontrolled fires that burn in forests, grasslands, and other natural areas. Weather, such as lightning, or human activity can cause them. Fire is a natural part of many Canadian forest ecosystems. It helps recycle nutrients, remove dead vegetation, create wildlife habitat, and support the regeneration of some tree species. Learn more about how federal, provincial, territorial, municipal, and Indigenous governments, communities, and industry work together to manage wildland fires.