Summer is off to a hot start in Canada. With these extreme temperatures and the lack of rain in many parts of the country, forest fires have had the perfect environment to grow and expand across multiple provinces. Last week we saw the smoke drifts in the southern parts of Ontario and many Americans also saw the impacts of the raging fires north of the border. We wanted to discuss the effects these fires have on insurance but more importantly, safety tips if encountering a forest fire in your area. Canada is on track to see the highest levels of forest fires in 2023 so we want to make sure people are aware and staying safe during the summer.