Vancouver Wildfire Map & Tracker
Track active wildfires near Vancouver in real time. WildFire-Ready maps active fires, evacuation alerts, and wildfire smoke and air quality across British Columbia, drawn from official agencies and updated continuously. Greater Vancouver rarely burns directly, but Interior and US fires can push heavy wildfire smoke into the Lower Mainland and drop air quality fast during summer.
Wildfire risk around Vancouver
Greater Vancouver rarely burns directly, but Interior and US fires can push heavy wildfire smoke into the Lower Mainland and drop air quality fast during summer.
Vancouver sits within British Columbia, so the same official-source fire, evacuation, and air-quality data that we carry for the region applies here. Open the live map centred on Vancouver to see active fires near you, watch a fire of interest, and check evacuation alerts and air quality in one place.
Vancouver fire data sources
Everything we show near Vancouver traces back to the agencies that publish it for British Columbia:
- BC Wildfire Service
- EmergencyInfoBC
- Environment and Climate Change Canada (AQHI)
- DriveBC
- NASA FIRMS
You can verify the area's fire picture directly at the official agency: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/.
Vancouver wildfire FAQ
Are there wildfires near Vancouver right now?
WildFire-Ready shows active wildfires near Vancouver and across British Columbia in real time, drawn from official agencies. Open the live map centred on Vancouver to see what is currently active, where it is burning, and its status. Counts change throughout the day, so check the map for the latest picture.
Is there wildfire smoke in Vancouver?
Wildfire smoke can reach Vancouver from local fires or from fires far away, and air quality can change quickly. WildFire-Ready plots air-quality readings on the map so you can check conditions in and around Vancouver. During smoke events, follow guidance from your local health authority.
Where can I see evacuation alerts near Vancouver?
Evacuation orders and alerts appear on the WildFire-Ready map as the responsible agencies issue them for the British Columbia area around Vancouver. Always follow official evacuation orders, and call 911 in an emergency. WildFire-Ready is a companion to 911, not a replacement.
Where does Vancouver fire data come from?
Everything we show near Vancouver traces back to official agencies for British Columbia, including BC Wildfire Service. Confirm critical details with the responsible agency before acting.