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Wildfire Map: 2022
The following is Postmedia BC. Wildfire map for the current 2022 season. For more information on a particular wildfire, zoom in and out on the map and hover over the dots.
Current Fire Prohibitions and Restrictions
B.C. Graphic Provided Wildfire Service.
Details of fire bans and restrictions, and bans Type of fire,Visit the BCWS website here
Air quality: Vancouver
Wildfire Glossary
Some terms and definitions used in B.C. Is shown below. Wildfire service to explain wildfires.
•Included:A control line is completed around the fire and related spot fires, and it is expected that the spread of the fire will stop.
•Control Lines:Flame retardants or water treated with water used to control or contain the fire, built around the fire, or a natural barrier.
•Holdover fire:A fire that has not been detected or has been dormant for some time after the first fire, such as a lightning fire.
•First attack:The first action taken by the first firefighters to arrive at the scene in hopes of stopping the spread of the fire.
•Interface Fire:A fire that can burn fuel or vegetation in buildings and forests at the same time.
•Mop-up:Extinguish the fire after being placed under control.
•Spot fire:A fire with an area of less than 10 meters by 10 meters.
SeeBC for other terms. Click here for a glossary of Wildfire Service
Online resources
Updates and alerts
• Current wildfire status:www.bcwildfire.ca
• Emergency news, evacuation orders and warnings:www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca
• Air quality recommendations:www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/bcairquality/data/aqhi-table.html
• Weather warning:www.weather.gc.ca/warnings
• B.C. Power Outage Updates:www.bchydro.com/safety-outages.html
• Fortis B.C. Power Outage Updates:outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home/OutageMap
• Travel Recommendations:www.tranbc.ca
• Fire risk:www2.gov .bc.ca
Information and remedies
• Information for residents / evacuees affected by wildfires:www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca
• Evacuees registration: Onlineess.gov.bc. caor Phone 1-800-585-9559
• Prepare for a wildfire:www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/home/wildfire-preparedness
•What to do if you receive an evacuation order or warning
• B.C. Wildfire Management Glossary: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/about-bcws/glossary
• Red Cross Family Reunification Telephone Line: 1-800- 863-6582
Support method
• Donate to the Red Cross:www.redcross.caor Phone 1 -800-418-1111
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