In collaboration with the Government of the Northwest Territories, BC Wildfire Service, FPInnovations, the Canadian Forest Service, MYAC Consulting Inc., the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society, the Northwest Territories Structure Ignition Project was conducted at the Fort Providence Wildfire Experimental Site—a controlled environment for wildfire research.
As part of the project, 14 tiny home structures (8×8 ft) were built in 2023 using a mix of FireSmart and non-FireSmart materials. A controlled fire was then ignited at the site in June 2024 to simulate real-world wildfire conditions and assess how wildfires impact buildings, similar to a wildfire approaching a community.
Key insights and findings from the project are available in the report and case study videos below.
This project is part of ongoing multi-year research at this site, with plans for continued expansion. While the goal is to conduct live fire operations annually, this is contingent on various environmental conditions beyond our control.