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As wildfires continue to impact many parts of Canada in 2025, fire safety has become top of mind for homeowners across the country. While house fires are most common during the colder months, fire emergencies can happen at any time of year—and unlike severe weather, there is rarely any warning.

Being prepared year-round is essential to protecting your home, your belongings, and most importantly, your loved ones.

Fire Safety Starts with Prevention

Many homeowners believe they’re ready for a house fire—but the reality is, few have a solid, practiced plan in place. Take these proactive steps to reduce the risk and impact of a fire in your home:

• Establish and practice an emergency escape plan with your family.
• Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors monthly.
• Replace detector batteries every 6 months.
• Install new smoke/fire detector units every 10 years.
• Ensure working fire extinguishers are easily accessible in the kitchen, garage, and other high-risk areas.
• Never leave cooking unattended. Stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling, or baking.
• Extinguish candles before leaving the room. Set reminders or timers if needed.

Emergency Planning Saves Lives

Preparedness goes beyond prevention. It means having a plan in place for what to do during a fire or smoke emergency.

• Create a clear emergency escape plan and ensure everyone in the household understands it.
• Identify two ways out of each room and a designated outdoor meeting point.
• Practice your plan regularly so that everyone is confident in what to do, even under stress.
• Discuss your plan often—especially with children or elderly family members—to provide reassurance and build confidence in the steps.

When a fire strikes, panic and confusion are natural. A well-rehearsed plan offers clarity and calm in moments that matter most.

Should Fire or Smoke Damage Occur – Trust WINMAR®

At WINMAR®, we know that the emotional and physical toll of a house fire can be overwhelming. Beyond the loss of property, the destruction of personal belongings and memories can be devastating.

If a fire or smoke-related event impacts your home, you can rely on WINMAR® to:

• Work directly with your insurance provider
• Restore your home quickly and efficiently to pre-loss condition
• Deploy trained technicians and industry-leading equipment
• Clean, repair, and recover your property and personal contents

WINMAR® is committed to helping you and your family get back home safely—with compassion and professionalism every step of the way.