Here’s the latest information on wildfires burning in British Columbia. The information on this page is updated regularly and includes a map of all current wildfires, air quality information, wildfires of note, current fire bans and important contacts and resources.
Here is Postmedia’s B.C. wildfire map for the 2024 season. Zoom in and out on the map and hover over a dot for more information on a specific wildfire. Scroll down for the latest information about air quality, current fire bans, and important contacts and resources.
Wildfire glossary
Here are a few terms and definitions used by the B.C. Wildfire Service to describe wildfires.
• Contained: A control line has been completed around the fire and associated spot fires and the fire is expected to stop spreading.
• Control line: A constructed or natural barrier around a fire that has been treated with retardant or water which is used to control or contain a fire.
• Holdover fire: A fire that is undetected or dormant for some time after it is first sparked, such as a lightning-caused fired.
• Initial attack: The initial action undertaken by the first firefighting personnel to arrive at the scene in hopes of stopping the spread of a fire.
• Interface fire: A fire that has the potential to burn buildings and forest fuel or vegetation simultaneously.
• Mop-up: Extinguishing a fire after it has been brought under control.