Emergency Resources

Know before you go

Below are some helpful links and information bulletins to help make your trip planning a little easier.

Prescribed burn planned for Peavine Area south of Cranbrook

From BC Wildfire Service (September 17, 2024)

To help reduce wildfire threats, the BC Wildfire Service will be supporting the Rocky Mountain Resource District in the operations of conducting a prescribed burn covering up to 49 hectares.

This burn is within the vicinity of the City of Cranbrook and is a part of the broader landscape level fuel break being developed for wildfire risk reduction purposes.

The exact timing of burn operations will depend on weather and site conditions, but could begin as early as Friday, September 20, 2024.

Key goals of this prescribed burn include:

• Contribute to the broader fuel break for the City of Cranbrook
• Reduce the accumulation of woody debris and other fuels
• Reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires for the community

Smoke may impact the residents near the burn area and will be highly visible from Cranbrook and surrounding communities, particularly the Westview, and Hidden Valley areas. Smoke will also be visible to motorists travelling along Highway 93, Highway 95A, and Highway 3.

Burning will proceed if conditions are suitable to achieve objectives and allow for smoke dispersal, though smoke may linger in the following days, particularly the morning after burn operations. Despite all precautions to manage it, unintended smoke impacts are possible after any burn.

Fire is a normal and natural process in many of B.C.’s ecosystems. The BC Wildfire Service works regularly with land managers to undertake fuel management activities (including the use of prescribed burns), to help reduce the severity of future wildfires and related threats to communities. Learn more about prescribed burning online: www.prescribedfire.ca.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air-quality advisories, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca.

Campfire Ban RESCINDED in Southeast Fire Centre

From BC Wildfire Service (August 26, 2024)

Top of the World Provincial Park closed due to wildfire

From BC Parks (July 17, 2024)

Top of the World Park is currently closed due to a wildfire within the Mount Morro Area reported on July 17. Park visitors are asked to obey closures and respect ongoing wildfire operations within the vicinity.

In the interest of public safety, BC Parks has closed this park until further notice.

Get up-to-date information from other official sources, such as the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the local regional district, and Drive BC.

You can still visit other BC Parks that remain unaffected by wildfire. Find other places to visit on the find a park page.

DRIVE BC

• Information about road closures, major events, and transportation delays.
• Interactive map with webcams
• Twitter: @DriveBC
• Website: www.drivebc.com/

BC WILDFIRE SERVICE

• Interactive map of all active wildfires across the province.
• Twitter: @BCGovFireInfo
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo/
• Campfire bans, restrictions and forest use
• Report wildfires to *5555 on a cell or 1 800 663-5555 toll-free.
• Website: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status

AIR QUALITY

• Smoke conditions across the province can change hourly. Check the Air Quality Health Index for real-time updates from across BC, or check the Smoke Forecast.

EMERGENCY INFO BC

• Information about emergencies in BC, including evacuation orders and alerts.
• Twitter: @EmergencyInfoBC  #BCFlood #BCWildFire
• Website: www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/

TRANBC

• Information on transportation safety and mobility.
• Twitter: @TranBC
• Website: www.tranbc.ca/