AFTER THE FIRE · THE WAY FORWARD
Your experience is yours to tell. Bring the location, the timeline, and the things you choose to document into a clearer view—then decide what support, if any, feels right.
A THOUGHTFUL START
After a wildfire, knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. Start with what you know: the places affected, the changes you experienced, and the records that help tell your story. Take the next step at your own pace.
Write down the affected address, when you first noticed the impact, and what changed. Keep original photos and videos, receipts for expenses, and relevant correspondence together. Add dates and short descriptions so you can understand each record later.
Label your own observations separately from information you found elsewhere. For a map, notice, or report, save the source and the date you accessed it. If a date or detail is uncertain, note that uncertainty instead of filling in the gap.
Use your records to prepare a clear summary and a list of questions. If you choose to contact a legal service, identify who you are speaking with, ask how your information will be used, and understand any fees or commitments before proceeding. You decide what to share.
THE RECORD
A date, a place, a change you noticed, a photograph you took—small details can help tell a fuller story. Keep your original photos, videos, and notes together, with the location and date attached whenever possible.
Document only when it is safe. Never enter a restricted area to gather photos or video.
THE TIMELINE
Before, during, and after: every part of the timeline matters. Keep original files alongside dated notes, receipts, and correspondence. Separate what you personally observed from information supplied by others, so each detail retains its context.
See how support is approachedYOUR CHOICE
You do not have to decide everything at once. Start by gathering your questions and the details you feel comfortable discussing. If you choose to speak with a legal service, ask about your options, the process, and any fees before deciding how to proceed.
Your story. Your decision. Before sharing personal records, make sure you know who will receive them and how they will be used.
FREE USER APP · COMING SOON
The free Burnscar Tracker app is coming soon—a place to log your photos, dates, and details after a wildfire, so the information that matters to you stays organized.
Add your before-and-after photos to a personal record of the places and changes you want to document.
Log important dates and connect them with photos and notes, making it easier to look back at what happened and when.
Record locations, observations, and descriptions while they are fresh, without relying on memory alone.
Contact us at info@burnscartracker.com