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Campfire safety
When the sun goes down and the night sky appears, campers gather around the fire to tell stories, sing songs and experience the warmth a fire offers. However, campfires can also present some risk. Here are some campfire safety precautions to think about the next time you’re out on a camping adventure and wish to make a fire.
Fire bans & restrictions
Fire bans and restrictions are implemented as local fire hazards or dangers, weather conditions and fire activity demand, to help to protect the population of, and property and values in, British Columbia.
How to report a wildfire
To report a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire in British Columbia, please call 1 800 663-5555 or (*5555 from a cell phone) as soon as possible. Information from the public is crucial to the effectiveness of our response.
How wildfire can harm your body
In late May of 2019, Global News published the following article: Wildfire smoke can harm your lungs, your heart, and maybe even your mental health: research
How to stay up to date on wildfire activity in British Columbia
Get information on current wildfire activity in B.C., including details about specific wildfires, fire response efforts, and Fire Danger Ratings across the province.
Wildfire evacuation checklist
The Salt Spring Island Emergency Program has provided a Wildfire Evacuation Checklist. This should be read before an evacuation is ordered.
Emergency information in British Columbia (EmergencyInfoBC)
EmergencyInfoBC is active during partial and full-scale provincial emergencies, both on the website and on Twitter via @EmergencyInfoBC. They share official response and recovery sources, as well as verified event information from trusted partners.
Pre-evacuation preparedness
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has created a wildfire evacuation guide.
8 tips for returning after evacuation
The Canadian insurance company Economical some tips for returning home after an evacuation. (Please note, FIRESCAPE is not affiliated with Economical in any way).