British Columbia Wildfire Map
British Columbia has a large and geographically varied wildfire landscape spanning the coast, Interior, northern forests, and remote communities. This page shows the latest available FireRadar map layers and source information for BC.
Current British Columbia wildfires for the 2026 season, with source update times, smoke forecasts and AQHI observations where available.
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What FireRadar has observed in British Columbia
These FireRadar archive statistics use only official British Columbia incident observations. The coverage dates are shown because the archive is not a complete record of the 2026 wildfire season.
Some older records were imported when this history began. They are included in the total number of fires but are not presented as newly recorded by FireRadar. Size changes reflect values reported by the source; they do not represent cumulative area burned or a FireRadar estimate of growth.
Explore wildfire regions in British Columbia
Use regional pages for a broader view of current wildfires, smoke and AQHI, with links to nearby community maps.
Explore historical wildfire records near selected BC communities
These pages use official British Columbia wildfire records and explain the years and locations covered. A nearby historical fire does not predict future wildfire risk.
Data status
- Last updated
Update details
- FireRadar checked
- Page prepared
Source and FireRadar check times may differ.
View update history →Current BC wildfires on the BC wildfire map
The British Columbia wildfire map uses direct BC Wildfire Service incident records for the official fire view. Current status, reported size, cause, and source timestamps remain tied to the BCWS record when those fields are available.
BC wildfire smoke is shown through the separate ECCC FireWork layer, while official emergency information remains with the responsible authorities. FireRadar does not combine those products into the official wildfire count or imply that the map replaces EmergencyInfoBC or BC Wildfire Service instructions.
British Columbia source methodology
FireRadar uses the direct BC Wildfire Service incident feed for official markers and keeps source status, size, cause, and source timestamps separate when available.
Status terminology
FireRadar keeps the original meaning of the source and uses a standard display label only when a documented mapping exists.
Coverage limitations
BC incident points are not automatically exact fire perimeters. Area restrictions, road information, and emergency directions remain separate official products.
Largest or most recently updated fires in British Columbia
Communities nearest to current official incidents
These are straight-line distances from each curated community centre to the nearest current official incident point. They are not evacuation or risk distances.
Related wildfire maps and guides
Browse British Columbia wildfire history, smoke and air-quality maps, or open the FireRadar guide and data directories.
British Columbia wildfire FAQ
How many active wildfires are in British Columbia?
FireRadar currently lists 68 active official wildfire records for British Columbia. The number can differ from other maps because datasets use different update times and inclusion rules.
Why can FireRadar and the official British Columbia map show different totals?
Source publication times, status terms, duplicate handling, recent-out windows and the use of CWFIS national records can differ. FireRadar links to the responsible authority so users can verify the current official record.
Does a FireRadar marker show the exact edge of a British Columbia wildfire?
Not necessarily. A marker may be a source-provided incident point or a matched reference location. Use an official perimeter when one is available and follow emergency authorities for decisions.
What this map shows
- Active official fires: latest available records from BC Wildfire Service.
- Recent out or extinguished fires: official records updated within the past 48 hours.
- Reported hectares: summed only for active official records that contain a usable fire size.
- Satellite hotspots: optional NASA FIRMS thermal detections, kept separate from official incidents.
Official source coverage
The summary above shows whether updates from this source are current, delayed or unavailable.
Official incident markers come from the BC Wildfire Service feed. Marker locations are informational and do not replace official emergency notices or local emergency instructions.
Visit BC Wildfire Service →Important safety note
Official evacuation notices and coverage limits →FireRadar is an informational map, not an emergency notification or evacuation service. Data can be delayed, incomplete, or revised by the source. Follow BC Wildfire Service, local emergency services, and official evacuation instructions for decisions affecting life or property.
Selected community wildfire maps in British Columbia
Choose a community below or browse the full community directory.
80 more community maps are available in the directory.