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

British Columbia's 2026 wildfire season is underway, following what some officials described as a cooler commencement to the season. Residents can monitor the situation using a live, interactive map that details the locations of active wildfires, their perimeters, and any associated evacuation orders or alerts.

The map employs a system of color-coded triangles and circles to convey critical information. A magenta triangle signifies an evacuation order, while a yellow triangle indicates an evacuation alert. A gray triangle denotes an outdated alert or order. Additionally, a magenta triangle with flames in the center represents a wildfire of note, distinguishing it from an exclamation point symbol.

Circles on the map represent the status of individual fires: magenta circles indicate fires that are out of control, yellow circles denote fires that are being held, and green circles signify fires that are under control. Red outlines highlight wildfire perimeters, often indicating merged clusters of fires that can span thousands of hectares.

This wildfire map is sponsored by BCAA and was designed and developed by William Howell and Max Hartshorn.