App Detail » BC Wildfire Service

What's New

This release includes several bug fixes and overall performance enhancements

App Description

The OFFICIAL BC Wildfire Service App provides real-time wildfire information to the public on their mobile device:

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Interactive Wildfire Map
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An simple to use map that allows you to be aware of the situation around you. The map includes the ability to view the following layers:

- BC Wildfire – Fire of Note
- BC Wildfire – Out of Control
- BC Wildfire – Being Held
- BC Wildfire – Under Control
- BC Wildfire – Declared Out
- BC Wildfire Fire Perimeters
- BC Wildfire Fire Centre Boundaries
- BC Wildfire Fire Danger Rating
- BC Wildfire Bans & Prohibitions
- BC Wildfire Area Restrictions
- Smoke Forecast
- Current Precipitation Radar
- Precipitation Forecast
- Current Weather Conditions
- BC Parks and Recreation Site Information (closures)
- Protected Lands Access Restrictions
- Evacuation Alert & Order Information
- Drive BC events
- Near Me functionality
- Search Functionality

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Current Notices
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A listing of the current "Bans and Prohibitions", "Evacuation Orders and Alerts" and "Restricted Area Notifications"

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Current Wildfire Statistics
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Statistics for the current "active" fires as well as the current Wildfire Year.

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Notifications
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Customize how your push notifications will be delivered to you when the BC Wildfire Service application is not running. You can register for "Near Me" notifications.

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Latest News
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A listing of the latest information published by the BC Wildfire Service.

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Report a Fire
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Submit an electronic Report Fire right from your device, including photos and other information that will be useful to the BC Wildfire Service in responding to the report.

App Changes

• July 14, 2020 Initial release
• October 22, 2020 New version 1.2.1
• January 26, 2021 New version 1.3.0
• May 06, 2021 New version 1.4.0
• August 05, 2021 New version 1.5.1
• October 04, 2023 New version 1.7.1