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Wildfire contact channels

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Report a wildfire

Immediately call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free, or *5555 on a cell phone to report wildfires, smoke columns and violations of wildfire regulations in British Columbia.

Alternatively, file a report electronically through the BC Wildfire Service App. The official BC Wildfire Service Mobile App is available for free in the App Store and on Google Play. 

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Burn registration line

Anyone conducting a Category 3 open burn must have a burn registration number. 

To obtain a burn registration number, please complete the Online Burn Registration Form.
This is the fastest way to obtain a burn registration number. 

If you are unable to complete the online form, email the burn registration office at HPR.1800@gov.bc.ca or call 1-888-797-1717.   

Media and general inquiries

News organizations looking to report on B.C.'s wildfire situation can contact the BC Wildfire Service information team.

Provincial and regional information officers are available by email or phone to:

  • arrange and conduct interviews
  • provide backgrounders, photos and B-roll
  • arrange access to fire sites

Comments and questions

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General information

Please contact the fire centre nearest to you for information about the BC Wildfire Service.

If it is long distance, call Service BC and they will put your call through free of charge.

Fire Centres:

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A map of B.C.'s regional fire centre boundaries.

Wildfire information

Call 1 888 336-7378 (3FOREST) for up-to-date information on:

  • Fire danger ratings
  • Regional fire prohibitions
  • Wildfire activity

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