A "burn barrel" in a farmyard is shown smoking and with a piece of unburned wood sticking out. The ground around it is charred.

Prevent farm fires this spring

Keep it clean around buildings, have a fire plan, watch your burn barrel and other farm fire prevention tips

Don’t get burned this spring: Keep it clean around buildings, have a fire plan, watch your burn barrel and other farm fire prevention tips.


Everyone on the farm must know what to do in the case of a fire emergency, which means developing an emergency action plan. The plan should be written and clearly outline priorities, roles and tasks in the case of a fire emergency. Everyone who works on a farm should be familiar with its emergency action plan.  |  File photo

Severity of farm fires increasing

When most of us think back to the summer of 2023, we will remember it as three things: hot, dry and smoky. This year, Canada has experienced one of the worst wildfire seasons on record, with more than 1,000 active fires burning in August. For those of us lucky enough to not be directly affected […] Read more