After the Fire
Canadian wildfire recovery guidance covering safe return after evacuation, insurance basics, smoke and soot cleanup, mental health, rebuilding, and verified community support.
Safety and local instructions come first
Do not return to an evacuated area until the responsible authority permits re-entry. Insurance, health, cleanup, utility, and rebuilding decisions can be property-specific, so use these guides as a starting point and follow qualified professionals and official local guidance.
Wildfire recovery guides
Choose the topic you need. Each guide focuses on one part of wildfire recovery.
Returning home after a wildfire evacuation
A safety-first checklist for returning after a wildfire evacuation, including official re-entry clearance, utilities, structural safety, food, water, smoke residue, and documentation.
Wildfire insurance basics
General information on contacting your insurer after a wildfire, documenting damage and expenses, understanding additional living expenses, and avoiding assumptions about coverage.
Cleaning smoke residue after a wildfire
Learn how to approach smoke, soot, and ash cleanup after a wildfire while reducing particle exposure and knowing when professional remediation may be appropriate.
Mental health after a wildfire
Understand common stress reactions after wildfire and evacuation, practical ways to seek support, and where to find Canadian mental-health and crisis resources.
Rebuilding after a wildfire
A practical starting point for post-wildfire rebuilding: safety, insurance, permits, contractors, resilient design, documentation, and avoiding rushed decisions.
Support wildfire responders and affected communities
Find responsible ways to donate and learn why volunteers should never enter an active fire or evacuation zone without authorization.
Read the support guide →Return to current wildfire information
For current wildfire information, use the Canada wildfire map or map directory. Follow the responsible emergency authorities for evacuation and re-entry decisions.