Issue: Escalating structure losses from severe wildfire seasons require a shift in defensive strategy. Background: Structural sprinklers have been used successfully by the BC Wildfire Service for years, as well as in communities across Canada and globally where wildfire risk is prevalent. This initiative revolutionizes structural protection by utilizing permanently mounted roof sprinklers that emulate natural rainfall, significantly increasing localized humidity and preventin

Wildfire is no longer a distant risk for Vernon and the North Okanagan. It is a recurring threat to homes, evacuations, local roads, insurance, emergency services, and the region’s already tight housing supply. In 2021, the White Rock Lake fire pushed across the north end of Okanagan Lake and placed Vernon on evacuation alert. More than 75 homes were destroyed on the west side of the lake. The 2023 Okanagan fire season brought more destruction across the region, with hundreds