Fire Aware

Wildfire Reference Guide

Fire Status Guide

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Out

The fire has been completely extinguished — no burning, no smoldering.

What does "Out" mean?

A fire classified as Out is completely extinguished. There is no burning material remaining anywhere within the fire perimeter. All hot spots have been eliminated, and there is zero chance of re-ignition from this fire.

Key Characteristics

🏁 Fully Extinguished

No heat, flame, or smoke is present. The fire has been declared completely out by the incident commander.

📋 Final Assessment

A final fire report is compiled documenting the fire's total area, cause, response timeline, and lessons learned.

🌱 Recovery Begins

Natural regeneration or assisted reforestation begins. Some ecosystems are fire-adapted and begin recovery within weeks.

📊 Historical Record

The fire is archived in BC's wildfire database for future reference, research, and fire management planning.