Immediate Evacuation Order Issued As Fast-Moving Fire Erupts

Many communities aren't ready for wildfire evacuations. Here's what they can do

Fall may be just around the corner, but wildfire safety is still in season. So before you consider sparking up that end of season campfire, be sure to check if it’s allowed! Many wildfire prohibitions and restrictions are still in place, so here’s where to look before you head out: 📱BC Wildfire Service mobile app: -Click the Fire Ban feature along the top of the Map screen which gives a visual representation of where bans apply (https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map) -Click Dashboard and

Noticing some bugs with the wildfire dashboard map? This evening, upgrades are being completed on our digital products that may cause map layers not to load. This work should be completed by 10 p.m. this evening. If you notice errors after this time, send us a message here or email BCWS.App@gov.bc.ca. Thank you for your patience! | BC Wildfire Service

We would like to thank residents and visitors of B.C. for their diligence in reporting signs of wildfire so far this season. The BC Wildfire Service relies on the information shared through initial fire reports in order to respond quickly and effectively to wildfires. Due to hot, dry conditions and thunderstorms in the forecast, an increase in lightning-caused wildfires is expected this weekend. Please continue to report signs of wildfire to the Provincial Wildfire Reporting Centre (PWRC) by cal

The Fort Nelson area Incident Management Team's Incident Commander, Jeff Walsh, and Fire Behaviour Specialist, Evan Peck, provide an update on the Parker Lake wildfire (G90267) and the Patry Creek wildfire (G90207) for May 16. | BC Wildfire Service

Wildfire burns near homes in Squamish

UPDATE - The B.C. Wildfire Service has revised an earlier estimate and now believes the fire has burned 56 hectares and is headed towards the Beatton River. For updates on this story, head to Energeticcity ca UPDATE As of 6:15 PM on May 1st: BC Wildfire services currently have 2 helicopters and an airtanker helping with suppression efforts. According to Drive BC, Rose Prairie Road has reopened but traffic Control Personnel are still on the scene; and Cecil Lake Road has been completely closed, w