B.C. wildfires: quick statistics
By Province of British Columbia
The wildfire situation is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021.
For real-time updates on evacuation alerts and orders, visit: https://twitter.com/EmergencyInfoBC
For the latest wildfire information, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca
Fires:
- Wildfires burning in B.C.: 260
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Since April 1, 2021:
- 1,451 wildfires
- 650,582 hectares burned
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Active fires by fire centre:
- Cariboo: 32
- Coastal: 22
- Kamloops: 80
- Northwest: 6
- Prince George: 58
- Southeast: 62
Crews and equipment:
- Firefighters and other personnel fighting the fires: 3,549
- Out-of-province firefighters: 364
- Helicopters and planes supporting ground crews: 209
Evacuations:
- Evacuation orders: 63 (-3)
- Evacuation alerts: 108 (+2)
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Properties:
- Number of properties on order: 6,219 (-373)
- Number of properties on alert: 31,903 (-628)
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Orders and alerts by Emergency Management BC region:
- Vancouver Island Central Coast: 1 order, 0 alerts
- Northwest: 0 orders, 2 alerts
- Northeast: 5 orders, 7 alerts
- Central: 52 (-3) orders, 86 (+2) alerts
- Southeast: 2 orders, 10 alerts
- Southwest: 3 orders, 3 alerts
Supports available:
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To help people and communities manage and recover from the impacts of wildfires, the Province has assembled a list of the key resources people may need.
Click on “recovery and support resources” at: www.EmergencyInfoBC.ca -
To register for Emergency Support Services: https://ess.gov.bc.ca/
Or call toll-free: 1 800 585-9559 -
For information and resources for farms/livestock producers, including the livestock relocation program:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/business-market-development/emergency-management -
For information on BC Hydro bill help for British Columbians who are evacuated:
https://app.bchydro.com/accounts-billing/evacuee-help.html?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=redirect&utm_content=evacueehelp -
For information on how to report a claim related to wildfire damage through ICBC: https://www.icbc.com/claims/report-view/Pages/Report-a-claim-online.aspx
Or by phone (toll-free): 1 800 910-4222. - If you have health concerns due to smoky air, extreme heat and the stress of being evacuated or on alert, dial 811 to contact HealthLink BC.
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For information on programs to help those impacted by seasonal emergencies and disasters:
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Individual and family recovery programs:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/emergency-response-and-recovery/recovery-programs#individual -
First Nations support:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/emergency-response-and-recovery/recovery-programs#nation -
Business and agriculture recovery programs:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/emergency-response-and-recovery/recovery-programs#business -
Indirect business support:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/emergency-response-and-recovery/recovery-programs#indirect -
Resources for community recovery managers:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/emergency-response-and-recovery/recovery-programs#community
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Individual and family recovery programs:
- For information about private home insurance and other private insurance claims related to wildfire: http://www.ibc.ca/qc/disaster/bcwildfire
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For up-to-date information on wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, call 1 888 3-FOREST (1 888 336-7378)
Or visit: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status
