06/01/2026
More people are using third-party wildfire apps and websites to follow wildfire activity in B.C. While these tools may offer additional ways to view wildfire information, itโs important to understand they are not operated by the BC Wildfire Service.
Many third-party platforms use publicly available BC Wildfire Service data, but may refresh information at different times, display information differently or combine multiple sources that donโt always align in real time. This can result in information that is delayed, incomplete or inaccurate.
For the most current and verified wildfire information in B.C., use official BC Wildfire Service sources:
๐ฑ BC Wildfire Service mobile app
๐ www.bcwildfire.ca
๐ BC Wildfire Service social media channels (Facebook and Instagram)
๐ Your local information officers
๐จ Local government emergency alert systems
Third-party apps can be useful supplemental tools, but they should not replace official wildfire information sources during emergencies.