Wildfire Averages
The current 10-year average, taken from 2011 to 2020, is 1,352 wildfires from April 1st to March 31st the following year. On average, 42% of these are human-caused and 58% are lightning-caused.
The following table shows general statistics of wildfire activity in B.C. since 2008.
| Year | Total Fires | Total Hectares | Total Cost (millions) | Person-caused | Person-caused (%) | Lightning-caused | Lightning-caused (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 670 | 14,536 | $193.7 | 395 | (59%) | 275 | (41%) |
| 2019 | 825 | 21,138 | $182.5 | 450 | (55%) | 375 | (45%) |
| 2018 | 2,117 | 1,354,284 | $615.0 | 628 | (30%) | 1,489 | (70%) |
| 2017 | 1,353 | 1,216,053 | $649.0 | 580 | (43%) | 773 | (57%) |
| 2016 | 1,050 | 100,366 | $129.0 | 564 | (54%) | 486 | (46%) |
| 2015 | 1,858 | 280,605 | $277.0 | 621 | (33%) | 1,237 | (67%) |
| 2014 | 1,481 | 369,168 | $297.9 | 664 | (45%) | 817 | (55%) |
| 2013 | 1,861 | 18,298 | $122.2 | 564 | (30%) | 1,297 | (70%) |
| 2012 | 1,649 | 102,122 | $133.6 | 708 | (43%) | 941 | (57%) |
| 2011 | 653 | 12,604 | $53.5 | 444 | (68%) | 209 | (32%) |
| 2010 | 1,672 | 337,149 | $212.2 | 680 | (41%) | 992 | (59%) |
| 10 year average | 1,352 | 348,917 | $265.3 | 562 | (42%) | 790 | (58%) |
| 2009 | 3,064 | 247,419 | $382.1 | 881 | (29%) | 2,183 | (71%) |
| 2008 | 2,023 | 13,240 | $82.1 | 848 | (42%) | 1,175 | (58%) |
| Average since 2008 | 1,560 | 314,383 | $256.1 | 617 | (40%) | 942 | (60%) |
