# BC Wildfire

> Report and monitor British Columbia wildfires with real-time ban and restriction information. (iPhone/iPad app by Kenneth Dyer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bc-wildfire/id1018863726 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kenneth Dyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/992875829)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bc-wildfire/id1018863726/reviews.md

## What is BC Wildfire?

Report BC Wildfires! Discover current information on bans and restrictions for the British Columbia region. Now including a map of existing wildfires updated hourly!

## Key features

- Report wildfires
- View fire bans and restrictions
- Map of active wildfires
- Hourly map updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 43)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bc-wildfire/id1018863726/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App will not open

*2024-05-11*

App will not load or open

### 1/5 — BC Wildfire Utility

*2024-05-10, version 10.0.51*

Never gets out of loading mode despite waiting and waiting and waiting. Have deleted it and te-downloaded from App Store to no effect

### 2/5 — Too slow to react

*2022-07-18, version 10.0.51*

Although the app is great when it gets things right, it’s often much too slow in its reactions.

 If I get a news report on TV about a fire threatening a town, and then cannot find it in the app, it’s too slow. 

If I click on a listed fire, and it’s dated a year ago, at .2 hectares, you know that fire has to be extinguished and shouldn’t be shown in the app; too slow to react.

### 5/5 — much more info

*2021-09-07, version 10.0.51*

I have been using the other official BCWildfire app but find this one more informative and updates quicker.  For example it told me how far away the fire was from my location and then the terrain map showed exactly where fire is as well as me.  It also has a predictive lightning map updated every 10 minutes. It also has a predictive precipitation map layer. Thank you!

### 1/5 — Constant bugs and late updates

*2021-07-22, version 10.0.51*

Kinda inconvenient being a firefighter trying to track fires in my area off hours when the maps hardly zoom in and you take out the satellite positioning every 3rd day. Fix it and I’ll fix my review

### 2/5 — Needs work

*2021-07-22, version 10.0.51*

Great info but extremely difficult to scroll on the map to move to different locations

### 1/5 — Worked for a week

*2021-07-08, version 10.0.51*

Then the most important aspect the map was shut off with a notice saying unless someone gives us $3000 this map will remain off. Useful while it worked useless now.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2021-07-03, version 10.0.51*

I’ve never had a problem with the program not loading. The map comes up a lot faster than the BC fire website. I think this program is great!

### 4/5 — Very good app, but just one more thing

*2019-11-16, version 10.0.51*

It is a great app! You you get your reports much faster than the website! Also, what is up with the low ratings for this app, it is more like a 4 star app, not a 2.5 star app (in my opinion). If there is one more optional thing the developer can do, is can you add support for iPhone 11 Pro Max screen?

Thank You!

### 5/5 — Most useful

*2019-06-24, version 10.0.51*

The information offered is top notch, fast updates, multiple sources of information, better than anything on the web and that is what matters most! Thank you for this!
The app itself requires... a lot of internal polishing... to put it nice. For me works ok, just a bit weird here and there. 

Thank you again!

## Frequently asked questions about BC Wildfire

### What does the BC Wildfire app do?

The app allows users to report wildfires and provides current information on fire bans and restrictions within the British Columbia region. It also features a map displaying existing wildfires, updated hourly.

### Is there a map of current wildfires available?

Yes, the application includes a map that shows existing wildfires. This map is updated hourly to provide the most current information on active fire incidents.

### What kind of information can I find about fire restrictions?

You can discover current information regarding fire bans and restrictions specific to the British Columbia region. This helps users stay informed about regulations related to open fires.

### How can I report a wildfire using the app?

The app provides a function to report BC wildfires. While the description doesn't detail the exact reporting process, it indicates this capability is available to users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.0.51 — 2018-03-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Minor visual framing fixes.

### 10.0.50 — 2018-02-22

- Fixed permissions.
- Many bug fixes. 
- Alpha testing image reporting and telemetry submission.

### 1.1.0 — 2016-09-04

Added a method to show Creator Love

### 1.0.3 — 2016-06-20

Fixed some location problems.

### 1.0.2 — 2016-06-15

Active mapping of fires updated daily. 
Opt-in push notifications for your area (beta).

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