Common activities that cause accidental ignition and spread of wildfire include, welding, grinding, faulty machinery, discarded cigarettes, cooking, and campfires.Ĭonsider local wildfire weather warning systems and trigger levels and understand how these are used locally. In many regions, human activities cause the majority of wildfire ignitions. Ensure that the project conforms to 1) any applicable wildfire land use planning regulations 2) any applicable building regulations 3) any existing plans for warning and evacuation and 4) any national laws, regulations and rules. REGULATIONS: Check with local authorities for any local regulations concerning wildfire hazard. Consider local studies on the impacts of climate change on wildfire trends, before deciding whether to design projects to withstand fire of greater intensity than those previously experienced in this region. Areas of very low or low wildfire hazard could see an increase in hazard, as climate projections indicate an expansion of the wildfire hazard zone. It would be prudent to design projects in this area to be robust to increases in the severity and frequency of wildfire hazard.

Climate projections indicate that there could also be an increase in the severity of fire. In areas already affected by wildfire hazard, the fire season is likely to increase in duration, and include a greater number of days with weather that could support fire spread because of longer periods without rain during fire seasons. Further detailed information specific to the location and planned project should be obtained to adequately understand the level of hazard.Ĭlimate change impacts: Modeled projections of future climate identify a likely increase in the frequency of fire weather occurrence in this region, including an increase in temperature and greater variance in rainfall. It would be prudent to consider this effect in the design and construction phase of the project. In extreme fire weather events, strong winds and wind born debris may weaken the integrity of infrastructure. Note that damage can not only occur due to direct flame and radiation exposure but may also include ember storm and low level surface fire. Project planning decisions, project design, construction and emergency response planning methods should take into account the high level of wildfire hazard. Based on this information, the impact of wildfire must be considered in all phases of the project, in particular during design and construction. This means that there is greater than a 50% chance of encountering weather that could support a significant wildfire that is likely to result in both life and property loss in any given year.

In the area you have selected (Carroll) the wildfire hazard is classified as high according to the information that is currently available to this tool.

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