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BC Wildfire Service

BC Wildfire Service

Official BC Wildfire Info

7 ratings
73 reviews
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Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 18, 2020
  • September 24, 2026

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Developer

Government of British Columbia
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About

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

Summarized from real user reviews of BC Wildfire Service. Based on 7 reviews and a 3.0/5 average, it highlights the 14 positives and 46 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 👍Lots of information
  • 👍Thorough and accurate information
  • 👍Great app, new features
  • 👍App works great
  • 👍Well done, good evolution
  • 👍Great app, helpful for communities
  • 👍Getting better, improved displays
  • 👍Informative, easy to navigate
  • 👍2024 version is way better
  • 👍2024 Updates: Great, user-friendly
  • 👍New Refresh is great, useful map
  • 👍New update is incredible, quicker
  • 👍Love the app, easy to navigate
  • 👍Much improved, accessible information

Negative things

  • 🐛Map not working, unusable
  • 🐛Map issues, grey screen
  • 🐛Unreliable, layers not loading
  • 🐛Cluttered map, not easy to use
  • 🐛Buggy hell, glitches
  • 🐛New app sucks, useless
  • 🐛Terrible, find new developer
  • 🐛Horrible, do better
  • 🐛Not updated adequately, inaccurate
  • 🐛Unusable at times, can't see fire size
  • 🐛No notification of new wildfire
  • 🐛Glitchy map, can't click fires
  • 🐛Old and outdated information
  • 🐛Still bugs me to update app
  • 🐛Latest version glitchy, freezes
  • 🐛UI sucks, map resets
  • 🐛App broken, can't click fire
  • 🐛Slow status updates
  • 🐛Bad fake app, won't update location
  • 🐛Still needs work, slow to load
  • 🐛Update ruined the app, laggy
  • 🐛Terrible, unable to set region
  • 🐛What a waste, can't save location
  • 🐛New app sucks, old app better
  • 🐛Poorly made app, website better
  • 🐛Bad execution, half-assed
  • 🐛Can't filter by fire centre
  • 🐛Fire titles unclear, hard to use
  • 🐛Doesn't work, map doesn't show
  • 🐛New version has issues, not user friendly
  • 🐛Horrible update, slow details
  • 🐛Not very good, runs terribly
  • 🐛Latest update glitchy, no details
  • 🐛Useless app, nothing loads
  • 🐛Clunky and slow, emergency planning difficult
  • 🐛Virtually Useless
  • 🐛Lagging and glitchy, quicker to google
  • 🐛App sucks, won't open properly
  • 🐛Dangerous app, not updated
  • 🐛Non functional app, endless waiting
  • 🐛Glitchy, bad UI, missing updates
  • 🐛App sucks, hardly updated
  • 🐛Unuser friendly, no list of regions
  • 🐛Nearly Useless
  • 🐛Notifications spamming, system settings needed
  • 🐛Bad update, needs iPhone support
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What's New in BC Wildfire Service

v2.6.0

September 24, 2026

Updated the Smoke Forecast map layer to improve the smoke forecast viewing experience.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Incredible & Important App

Easy to use, easy to understand, has a depth if detail that we are so lucky to have access to.

Thank you for this app.
JexxMusicJexxMusic

Doesn’t Work

Won’t show the fire map … tried to re install and still doesn’t work
MtnskiguyMtnskiguy

Inaccurate

Whenever you expand the wildfire location change.
None3958None3958

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.
kbreezey1234kbreezey1234

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.
mountainman112mountainman112
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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

Bug

Clicking 'more details' does nothing

Bug

Cannot see fire size

Bug

No notification of new wildfire

Bug

Cannot click on fires for details

Bug

Fires from last year still present

Bug

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

Bug

Location pin too big

Bug

Map zooms all the way out after viewing details

Bug

Add location for notifications doesn't work

Bug

Contact form doesn't work

Bug

Whole thing is laggy and glitchy

Bug

Map doesn't show up

Bug

Cannot submit feedback

Bug

New version has many issues

Bug

App runs terribly on iOS

Bug

No longer provides detail when clicking fires

Bug

Only provides weather stations

Bug

Nothing loads

Bug

Map does not work

Bug

Redirects to non-functional app

Bug

Does not show all major roads

Bug

App won't open properly

Bug

Half of the screen goes blank

Bug

Fires near me stalls and says error

Bug

App hasn't updated information

Bug

Endless waiting for info

Bug

Could not sign up for notifications

Bug

Tweets took minutes to appear, two years old

Bug

Maps are awkward and mislabeled

Bug

Missing information for updates

Bug

Latest version doesn't respect in-app notification settings

Bug

Spamming with news and alerts

Bug

Still says there is a new version update

Bug
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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.