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How do evacuation orders and alerts work?
Categories: Wildfire Stories
While the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)... Read More How do evacuation orders and alerts work?

Provincial Wildfire Status Update - August 4, 2022
Categories: Wildfire Status Update
Seasonal and above seasonal temperatures... Read More Provincial Wildfire Status Update – August 4, 2022

August 2022 Seasonal Outlook
Categories: Seasonal Outlook
Fire Season Summary The month of July was... Read More August 2022 Seasonal Outlook

What is my fire centre?
Categories: Wildfire Stories
British Columbia Fire Centre... Read More What is my fire centre?

Wildfire tactics - what it takes to put it out
Categories: Wildfire Stories
Wildfires are natural to B.C.’s forests. They... Read More Wildfire tactics – what it takes to put it out

Life as an Air Attack Officer: Jeff Austin
Categories: Wildfire Stories
Those who fly for the BC Wildfire Service have... Read More Life as an Air Attack Officer: Jeff Austin

Provincial Wildfire Status Update – August 1, 2022
Categories: Wildfire Status Update
After anticipated lightning activity in much of... Read More Provincial Wildfire Status Update – August 1, 2022

Provincial Wildfire Status Update - July 28, 2022
Categories: Wildfire Status Update
While wildfire activity remains below seasonal... Read More Provincial Wildfire Status Update – July 28, 2022

Forecasting fire behaviour
Categories: Wildfire Stories
The BC Wildfire Service employs a range of... Read More Forecasting fire behaviour

What happens when you report a wildfire to 1-800-663-5555?
Categories: Wildfire Stories
The BC Wildfire Service detects wildfires... Read More What happens when you report a wildfire to 1-800-663-5555?