B.C. Wildfires Surge as Heat, Rain and Campfires Fuel Risk

Heavy rain, heat and illegal campfires are worsening wildfire risks across B.C.

Parks Canada urges delays on B.C.'s West Coast Trail after heavy rain West Coast Trail conditions are unsafe after heavy rain on Vancouver Island Delay your hike or cancel for a full refund while crews monitor rising waterways Wildfire near Clinton, B.C., may see significant growth BC wildfire near Clinton grows as crews battle extreme fire behaviour Check evacuation updates, damage reports, and risks before conditions worsen Firefighters from Yukon, Alberta and Mexico to join B.C. wildfire response B.C. wildfire crews get reinforcements as Yukon, Alberta, and Mexico arrive Support boosts coverage for 130+ fires and helps exhausted crews keep fighting Wildfires and heat are disrupting wine regions in France and B.C. Bordeaux wine region climate change pressures harvests and grape quality Wildfires, heat and drought are forcing wineries to adapt—see how they cope B.C. issues nearly $22,000 in fines for illegal campfires B.C. campfire ban fines topped $22,000 as officers cracked down on violators See where restrictions apply and why fire danger stays high across the province B.C. Illegal Campfire Fines Top $21,000 Over Weekend BC campfire bans stay in effect as officers issue tickets and fines statewide Check local fire restrictions before you head out and avoid costly violations