BC Wildfire Service app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Government of British Columbia
First release : 18 Apr 2020
App size: 19.98 Mb
The OFFICIAL BC Wildfire Service App provides real-time wildfire information to the public on their mobile device:
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Interactive Wildfire Map
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An simple to use map that allows you to be aware of the situation around you. The map includes the ability to view the following layers:
- BC Wildfire – Fire of Note
- BC Wildfire – Out of Control
- BC Wildfire – Being Held
- BC Wildfire – Under Control
- BC Wildfire – Declared Out
- BC Wildfire Fire Perimeters
- BC Wildfire Fire Centre Boundaries
- BC Wildfire Fire Danger Rating
- BC Wildfire Bans & Prohibitions
- BC Wildfire Area Restrictions
- Smoke Forecast
- Current Precipitation Radar
- Precipitation Forecast
- Current Weather Conditions
- BC Parks and Recreation Site Information (closures)
- Protected Lands Access Restrictions
- Evacuation Alert & Order Information
- Drive BC events
- Near Me functionality
- Search Functionality
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Current Notices
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A listing of the current "Bans and Prohibitions", "Evacuation Orders and Alerts" and "Restricted Area Notifications"
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Current Wildfire Statistics
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Statistics for the current "active" fires as well as the current Wildfire Year.
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Notifications
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Customize how your push notifications will be delivered to you when the BC Wildfire Service application is not running. You can register for "Near Me" notifications.
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Latest News
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A listing of the latest information published by the BC Wildfire Service.
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Report a Fire
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Submit an electronic Report Fire right from your device, including photos and other information that will be useful to the BC Wildfire Service in responding to the report.