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At other times,they can threaten homes, businesses, and vital infrastructure. ### Climate change and wildfires The chance of a damaging wildfire has increased in recent years,due in part to hotter and drier summer conditions caused by climate change. [Wildfires can affect topography and soil stability (PDF)](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/natural-resource-use/resource-roads/local-road-safety-information/landslide_flooding_risks_due_to_wildfires-sign.pdf), contributing to [flooding](http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/floods) and[landslides](http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/landslides). Visit ClimateReadyBC to learn[how B.C. is preparing for and adapting to climate change](https://climatereadybc.gov.bc.ca/pages/wildfires). Visit EcoLens to explore [stories of climate change from across B.C.](https://ecolens.ca/) ## Stages of a wildfire Many people live in an [area at risk of a wildfire](http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prepare/predictive-services/weather-fire-danger/fire-danger), so it’s important that to take time to get prepared for one.Understand what to do before,during and after a wildfire: ### Get prepared There are a number of things you can do to prevent or prepare for a wildfire. * [Before a wildfire](http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/wildfires/before-wildfire) ### Stay safe Stay safe during a wildfire by knowing your trusted sources of information, understanding evacuation stages, and looking out for your health and safety. * [During a wildfire](http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/wildfires/during-wildfire) ### Recover Returning home after a wildfire can be overwhelming,so it's important to use caution and take things one step at a time. * [After a wildfire](http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/wildfires/after-wildfire) ## Wildfire preparedness guide This guide will help you prepare your household, protect your property and learn what to do if a wildfire is close to your community. 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