4.3K views · 29 reactions | Even a spark can be deadly. Call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on your cell to report any sign of a wildfire. | Government of British Columbia | Facebook

53K views · 257 reactions | Over 40% of fires in B.C. are human-caused and preventable. Please, be responsible with cigarettes this summer. Learn how you can prevent wildfires at www.bcwildfire.ca. | Government of British Columbia | Facebook

A wildfire starts, we respond and bring it to under control, but then what? Why does it sometimes stay on the map for days or weeks? Even if you can no longer see smoke and flames, it doesn't necessarily mean the fire is completely extinguished. A fire can continue to burn underground or can still be considered active even when flames and smoke are not highly visible. There are a number of steps we need to take so that when we call a fire out, it really is out. Firefighters will have to return a