One wildfire in 2015 spread close to residents’ homes and resulted in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Government of Northwest Territories placing the community on alert status. [...] One of the findings is that the risk of ignition is high in areas where roadways and railway lines are located, where human activity is usually higher and the chances of fire-causing activities such as roadside vehicular accidents and cigarette discarding are highest. [...] In the absence of hydrants, water supply would be limited to a cistern at the fire hall and a burrow pit in the summer. [...] 38 Beyond the FireSmart program, the Hamlet does cross-training with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and in the process, learns about the mechanisms of wildfire spread through test site displays. [...] He also mentioned the importance of understanding that FireSmart is not a cure in and of itself, but is a strategy that requires a joint effort and commitment.
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