Victoria Wildfire Map & Tracker
Track active wildfires near Victoria 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. Victoria and southern Vancouver Island see dry summers and grass-fire risk, and smoke from mainland and US fires can settle over the region.
Wildfire risk around Victoria
Victoria and southern Vancouver Island see dry summers and grass-fire risk, and smoke from mainland and US fires can settle over the region.
Victoria 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 Victoria to see active fires near you, watch a fire of interest, and check evacuation alerts and air quality in one place.
Victoria fire data sources
Everything we show near Victoria 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/.
Victoria wildfire FAQ
Are there wildfires near Victoria right now?
WildFire-Ready shows active wildfires near Victoria and across British Columbia in real time, drawn from official agencies. Open the live map centred on Victoria 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 Victoria?
Wildfire smoke can reach Victoria 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 Victoria. During smoke events, follow guidance from your local health authority.
Where can I see evacuation alerts near Victoria?
Evacuation orders and alerts appear on the WildFire-Ready map as the responsible agencies issue them for the British Columbia area around Victoria. Always follow official evacuation orders, and call 911 in an emergency. WildFire-Ready is a companion to 911, not a replacement.
Where does Victoria fire data come from?
Everything we show near Victoria traces back to official agencies for British Columbia, including BC Wildfire Service. Confirm critical details with the responsible agency before acting.