Weather and fire danger ratings
Last updated on April 17, 2024Learn how weather affects fire behaviour, how to minimize the effects of forest fire smoke and find the fire danger ratings for B.C.
Fire danger
Fire danger ratings are used to indicate how easily fires can start and spread in an area, and indicate which areas are at risk of severe wildfire activity. Find out the current fire danger rating in your area.
Fire weather
Find out about weather stations operated by the BC Wildfire Service, view maps showing the precipitation levels, wind speed, relative humidity and temperature across B.C., and read the latest BC Wildfire Service seasonal outlook.
Wildfires & air quality
Find out if smoke from wildfires is impacting the air quality in your area, and what that could mean for your health.
The official BC Wildfire Service mobile app is available for free download in the App Store and on Google Play.
Additional information is provided in the BCWS Mobile App Reference Guide (PDF, 1MB).
Info on evacuation alerts and orders, as well as response and recovery resources: