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Every active wildfire in British Columbia, straight from the provincial open-data feed. Refreshed every 30 minutes on our server and every 10 minutes in your browser. Red = out of control · orange = being held · yellow = under control · ⭐ = "fire of note".
Source: BC Wildfire Service (DataBC). Click a marker for status, size and cause; "fire of note" markers link to the official incident page. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
💨 Smoke, air quality & roads — the practical links
Smoke forecast (12 h animation): firesmoke.ca · Air quality index: Environment Canada AQHI · Road closures: DriveBC · Our campfire rulebook: where fires are legal + fines → · Campfire bans: current prohibitions · Official dashboard: BC Wildfire Service
❓ Wildfires & your trip — FAQ
Is Vancouver affected by wildfires?
The city itself almost never burns — fires happen in the Interior and the North. What reaches Vancouver is smoke, typically on some days in late July–September depending on winds. Check the smoke forecast link on this page before changing plans.
Where does this fire data come from?
Directly from the BC Wildfire Service open-data feed (the same source as the government dashboard). Our copy refreshes every 30 minutes and the map re-checks it every 10 minutes while open.
What does 'Out of Control' actually mean?
It's a suppression status, not a panic alert — it means the fire is expected to grow beyond its current boundaries. 'Being Held' means it's not expected to grow, and 'Under Control' means containment lines are secure.
Should I cancel my BC road trip because of wildfires?
Rarely necessary — but always check DriveBC for road closures and the air-quality forecast for your route in peak season. Campfire bans are common in summer: check the current prohibitions before lighting anything.
Planning around smoke season
Smoky day in the city? Swap mountain views for indoor picks — see our bad-weather playbook (it works for smoke too), check Vancouver right now, or plan camping with the booking guide — and always check fire bans first.