BC Wildfire Service

BC Wildfire Service

Official BC Wildfire Info

7 ratings
70 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 18, 2020
  • April 23, 2026

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Stay informed about wildfires and related conditions across British Columbia with real-time updates. Access an interactive map, receive customizable notifications for saved locations, and report fires directly through the app.

Interactive wildfire map
Burn prohibitions
Smoke forecasts
Customizable notifications
In-app incident reporting
Evacuation information
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What users say

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What's New in BC Wildfire Service

v2.5.2

April 23, 2026

This update restores weather station data, resolves broken links, and includes general fixes for improved stability.

User reviews

Saved location

I’ve changed my saved location but I still get alerts for the old one even though I deleted it. Reinstalling the app doesn’t help either.

Map not working

1 star of 5. Opening the map shows dots all over the place. Zoom doesn't work. Current location is broken. Completely unusable!!! Still no location based alert setup.

Thorough and accurate

Our son is a wildland firefighter with BCWS and this is one way we have of finding out about each fire situation he is in, as well as understanding the full measure of the resources that are needed for every fire. We are grateful for this app and the information shared through it!

BC Wildfire

Just installed August 31, 2025 and the map when zooming in makes terrain larger and print smaller? When in satellite mode zooming in results in grey screen and says map not available? The app gives a general area of fire but not very detailed. Including more detailed terrain features with names that can be made larger when zooming in would be more useful.
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Unreliable

I find this app very unreliable. Often layers do not load. I have to close and re-open hoping things will update.

This morning I’m getting a white screen and nothing else. A critical app that I feel unable to rely on.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

54 issues

Saved location alerts for old one

Bug

Map dots all over, zoom broken

Bug

Current location broken

Bug

Map not available in satellite mode

Bug

Layers do not load

Bug

White screen, nothing else

Bug

Smoke forecast cannot be removed

Bug

Dashboard switches between app and browser

Bug

App glitches randomly

Bug

Map makes terrain larger, print smaller

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Clicking 'more details' does nothing

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Cannot see fire size

Bug

No notification of new wildfire

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Cannot click on fires for details

Bug

Fires from last year still present

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Relays old and outdated information

Bug

Still bugs to update app

Bug

Saved location freezes, doesn't update

Bug

Alerts for fires not close to radius

Bug

App resets map when going back

Bug

Cannot click on a fire for details

Bug

Slow updating status of active fires

Bug

Cannot set for region, unable to get updates

Bug

Cannot save location or fires

Bug

Map not updating properly

Bug

Filter wildfire list by fire centre not working

Bug

Side legend on map will not close

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Location pin too big

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Map zooms all the way out after viewing details

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Add location for notifications doesn't work

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Contact form doesn't work

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Whole thing is laggy and glitchy

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Map doesn't show up

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Cannot submit feedback

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New version has many issues

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App runs terribly on iOS

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No longer provides detail when clicking fires

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Only provides weather stations

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Nothing loads

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Map does not work

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Redirects to non-functional app

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Does not show all major roads

Bug

App won't open properly

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Half of the screen goes blank

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Fires near me stalls and says error

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App hasn't updated information

Bug

Endless waiting for info

Bug

Could not sign up for notifications

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Tweets took minutes to appear, two years old

Bug

Maps are awkward and mislabeled

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Missing information for updates

Bug

Latest version doesn't respect in-app notification settings

Bug

Spamming with news and alerts

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Still says there is a new version update

Bug

Requested Features

10 requests

More detailed terrain features

Feature

Version optimized for low network scenarios

Feature

Add more photos to Media tab

Feature

Return ability to select perimeter for notifications

Feature

Bring back desktop version for community planning

Feature

Name fires by area

Feature

Reinstate browser version

Feature

Add more dysfunction and corruption

Feature

Add more fighters, helicopters, machines

Feature

Make app optional, not in place of website

Feature

FAQ

What information does the BC Wildfire Service App provide?

The app offers up-to-date wildfire information, including an interactive map with wildfire perimeters, burn prohibitions, smoke forecasts, weather conditions, and evacuation information when available. It also provides updates from the BC Wildfire Service, incident statistics, and daily situation reports during peak fire season.

How can I get notified about wildfires near me?

You can save specific locations and incident information within the app. This allows you to receive customizable notifications for evacuation orders and alerts, burn prohibitions, new wildfires, weather changes, and fire prohibitions relevant to your saved areas.

Is the BC Wildfire Service App free to use?

Yes, the BC Wildfire Service App is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application.

Can I report a wildfire using the app?

Yes, the app features an in-app incident reporting function. You can also report a fire offline, ensuring you can submit critical information even without an internet connection.

What kind of weather information is available?

The app includes weather conditions relevant to wildfires, such as current temperatures, wind speeds, and precipitation. It also provides smoke forecasts, helping users understand potential air quality impacts from nearby fires.