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Duff Moisture Code (DMC)

Updated live — Source: CWFIS / Natural Resources Canada | ← Canada Fire Central

The DMC measures moisture in loosely compacted organic layers of the forest floor. Higher values mean drier fuels and more intense fire.

Color	Value	Category	Description
	0 – 20	Very Low	Duff layer moist. Low fire intensity from surface fuels.
	21 – 40	Low	Moderate drying. Surface fires may burn into duff.
	41 – 60	Moderate	Significant drying. Moderate fire intensity in forest fuels.
	61 – 80	High	Dry duff layer. High fire intensity. Difficult suppression.
	80+	Extreme	Extremely dry duff. Intense burning. Very difficult to control.

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