Together Safe
June 1, 2026 · Safety Guide
British Columbia faces intense summer wildfire seasons. Residents must use FireSmart principles to protect their homes, monitor the BC Wildfire Service dashboard for updates, and respect all local evacuation alerts and orders.
While the official BC wildfire season technically runs year-round (March to March), the BC Wildfire Service confirms the core threat period peaks strongly during the summer months, specifically in July and August, when temperatures soar and precipitation drops.
Homeowners must actively protect their properties by clearing a 1.5-meter non-combustible zone immediately around the home, cleaning gutters of dry debris, and thinning combustible vegetation within 10 meters of the structure.
Local authorities, in consultation with the BCWS, use a strict three-stage framework: an Evacuation Alert means you must be ready to leave at a moment's notice. An Evacuation Order demands immediate departure due to imminent danger. An Evacuation Rescind is issued only when the threat has passed and it is safe to return.
While the official BC wildfire season technically runs year-round (March to March), the BC Wildfire Service confirms the core threat period peaks strongly during the summer months, specifically in July and August, when temperatures soar and precipitation drops.
Homeowners must actively protect their properties by clearing a 1.5-meter non-combustible zone immediately around the home, cleaning gutters of dry debris, and thinning combustible vegetation within 10 meters of the structure.
Local authorities, in consultation with the BCWS, use a strict three-stage framework: an Evacuation Alert means you must be ready to leave at a moment's notice. An Evacuation Order demands immediate departure due to imminent danger. An Evacuation Rescind is issued only when the threat has passed and it is safe to return.