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B.C. wildfires 2026: Live map shows fires burning, locations and evacuations

This B.C. wildfire map shows you where fires are burning in the province, how big they are and if there are any evacuation alerts or orders with the wildfires.

B.C. wildfires 2026: Live map shows fires burning, locations and evacuations
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This B.C. wildfire map shows you where fires are burning in the province, how big they are and if there are any evacuation alerts or orders with the wildfires.

B.C.’s wildfire season for 2026 has begun, after what some officials called a cooler start to the season. Use the live and interactive map above to search for the wildfires, perimeters, evacuation orders and alerts. A magenta triangle denotes evacuation orders, while a yellow triangle denotes evacuation alerts.

A gray triangle denotes an outdated evacuation alert or order. Get daily National news A wildfire of note is also a magenta triangle, but flames can be seen in the centre, as opposed to an exclamation point.

The magenta circles are wildfires that are out of control, the yellow circles are fires that are being held and the green circles are fires under control. - Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentor - Fraser Canyon wildfires continue to threaten residents, property - B.C. resort owner says devastating wildfire was like a ‘Michael Bay film’ - Arsonist does $10M in damage, stops for a soft drink at Winnipeg Walmart: WPS As you zoom into the map and explore, you will also see red outlines, which show wildfire perimeters.

These are fires, often thousands of hectares in size, which indicate fires that have merged and become clusters. This wildfire map is sponsored by BCAA. — map designed and developed by William Howell and Max Hartshorn

Published
Jul 12, 2026
Updated
Jul 12, 2026
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Global News
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Environment
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1 min
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PublishedJul 12, 2026
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