Yellowknife relaunches its Be Spark Aware campaign

The City of Yellowknife publishes safety tips and reminders every year on various topics, including this fire prevention campaign. Abby Schelew, Corporate Communications Advisor, says that this campaign, which launched in 2023, is an ongoing effort that will continue to reinforce the messaging throughout the current wildfire season. It’s important for residents to have a solid understanding of the safety measures to take when the weather is hot and dry. This campaign provides many helpful tips for keeping the community safe when it comes to the spread of wildfires.

The campaign can be seen on the city’s social media.

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