Fort Nelson – Changing weather patterns are bringing increased potential for thunderstorms across the Fort Nelson and Fort St. John fire zones on Sunday, June 1.

These conditions will increase the risk of new wildfire starts, and could increase fire behaviour on existing wildfires.

Thunderstorm activity is expected from the northwest to the southeast starting around 3 pm. Dry lightning and winds gusting up to 60 kilometres per hour are forecast through the evening into the morning of Monday, June 2.  

The public is one of our greatest resources when it comes to reporting wildfires. Approximately 40% of wildfires are reported by members of the public. There are a number of ways to report:

• Call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free
• Call *5555 from a cell phone
• Submit directly through the BC Wildfire Service mobile app

Make a plan before you go, and check for:

• The latest road conditions
• Smoke forecasts
• Air quality advisories
• Evacuation alerts and orders

And stay up to date on the latest BC Wildfire news on:

• The BC Wildfire Service map
• Our mobile app (download it now on Apple or Android!)
• Facebook
• X (formerly Twitter)
• YouTube

Contact:

Fire Information Officer
Prince George Fire Centre
BC Wildfire Service
250-561-4629
bcws.pgfcinformationofficer@gov.bc.ca

Connect with the Province of B.C. at www.gov.bc.ca/connect