Bulkley-Nechako E, BC23 mi37 km N2423 h agoNominal
Thompson-Nicola B (Thompson Headwaters), BC10 mi17 km NE199 h agoNominal
Okanagan-Similkameen G, BC9 mi14 km NE1810 h agoNominal
Columbia-Shuswap E, BC10 mi17 km N1610 h agoNominal
Bulkley-Nechako E, BC24 mi39 km NE1023 h agoNominal
Bulkley-Nechako E, BC23 mi37 km N1023 h agoNominal
Cariboo C, BC19 mi31 km SE923 h agoNominal
Fort St. John, BC28 mi44 km W411 h agoHigh
Okanagan-Similkameen G, BC6 mi9 km NE3810 h agoNominal
Fraser Valley B, BC12 mi20 km NE2810 h agoNominal
Bulkley-Nechako E, BC23 mi37 km N2823 h agoNominal
Cranbrook, BC14 mi22 km S2710 h agoNominal
Grand Forks, BC6 mi10 km W2434 h agoNominal
Columbia-Shuswap E, BC9 mi15 km NW2447 h agoNominal
Thompson-Nicola B (Thompson Headwaters), BC10 mi17 km NE199 h agoNominal
Nakusp, BC4 mi6 km SE1834 h agoNominal
Okanagan-Similkameen D, BC8 mi13 km SE1610 h agoNominal
Okanagan-Similkameen G, BC5 mi8 km NE4410 h agoNominal
Fort St. John, BC28 mi44 km W411 h agoHigh
Grand Forks, BC6 mi10 km W3234 h agoNominal
Fraser Valley B, BC12 mi20 km NE3010 h agoNominal
Bulkley-Nechako E, BC23 mi37 km N3023 h agoNominal
Cranbrook, BC14 mi22 km S2710 h agoNominal
Columbia-Shuswap E, BC9 mi15 km NW2447 h agoNominal
Greenwood, BC12 mi20 km N2010 h agoNominal
Bulkley-Nechako E, BC23 mi37 km N2023 h agoNominal
Nakusp, BC4 mi6 km SE2034 h agoNominal
No satellite detections within this distance and time window.
A detection is a hot spot seen from space. It can be a wildfire, a planned burn or an industrial site. It does not show a fire’s name, size or containment.
Fire detections by state & province · 24 h48 h72 h
The National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning when strong wind, low humidity and dry plants come together. Any spark — from a campfire, a cigarette or a dragging trailer chain — can start a fire that spreads very fast. A Fire Weather Watch means these conditions are possible in the next 12 to 72 hours.
Don’t burnNo outdoor burning or fireworks.
Watch for sparksSecure trailer chains, don’t park on dry grass.
Stay alertKeep your phone charged for alerts.
Safety
If a wildfire is near you: Ready, Set, Go
READYBefore a firePack a go-bag with documents, medicine and chargers. Clear dry leaves and branches near your home. Know two ways out of your area.
SETWhen a fire is nearbyPut the go-bag in the car, park facing out, and keep pets close. Follow local officials and the news radio.
GOLeave earlyLeave as soon as officials tell you to — or earlier if you feel unsafe. Don’t wait to see the flames.
For smoke: stay indoors with windows closed, run an air purifier if you have one, and check the air quality before going outside.
Wildfire questions
Are there fires in British Columbia right now?
NASA satellites detected 246 heat sources in British Columbia in the last 24 hours (524 in the last 72 hours). The largest group was near Fort St. John, BC. A detection can be a wildfire, a planned burn or an industrial site.
Is there a Red Flag Warning in British Columbia?
No Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch is in effect in British Columbia right now. The National Weather Service issues them when wind, low humidity and dry plants make fires spread fast.
What is a satellite fire detection?
NASA satellites pass over North America several times a day and flag spots that are much hotter than their surroundings. Most are fires, but some are planned burns, gas flares or factories. A new detection can appear within a few hours.
How far can wildfire smoke travel?
Hundreds or even thousands of miles. That is why the air quality can drop even when no fire is close.
Where can I find evacuation orders?
Evacuation orders come from your county or local emergency office. Follow them first, and use this map to see where fires are.