Wildfires can create rapidly changing conditions for farms, workers and communities across British Columbia. BCBC has brought together trusted provincial and workplace safety resources so blueberry growers and industry members can quickly find current wildfire, evacuation, road, farm-preparedness and worker-safety information.
Conditions can change quickly. Always rely on official government and emergency-management sources for current information and follow instructions from local authorities and emergency personnel.
During an Emergency
Always follow evacuation orders, evacuation alerts and emergency instructions issued by your local government, First Nation or emergency authority. This page connects growers with official resources and does not replace instructions from emergency officials.
Check Current Conditions
Use these official services first when conditions are changing.
Current Wildfires in British Columbia
Explore current-season wildfire locations using official Province of British Columbia wildfire data. Select a marker for available incident information.
What Should I Do?
Prepare
- Review your farm emergency and evacuation plan.
- Confirm worker contact information and responsibilities.
- Know your evacuation routes and monitor official information.
Be Ready
- Monitor EmergencyInfoBC and your local authority.
- Check roads before moving workers, equipment or product.
- Be prepared to leave on short notice if directed.
Evacuate
- Leave the affected area as directed.
- Follow routes and instructions from emergency officials.
- Do not delay evacuation to protect property or equipment.
Farm & Worker Resources
For agriculture-specific preparedness and worker-safety guidance, use these official resources.
Wildfire Resources for Farms
Province of British Columbia
Access farm-specific wildfire preparedness, planning and emergency-management resources.
View Farm Resources ↗Worker Health & Safety
WorkSafeBC
Review employer responsibilities and guidance for reducing worker exposure to wildfire smoke.
View Worker Safety Guidance ↗Prepare Before a Wildfire
PreparedBC
Review practical wildfire preparedness guidance before conditions become an emergency.
Prepare for Wildfire ↗Quick Farm Preparedness Checklist
- Review evacuation routes and your farm emergency plan.
- Confirm worker phone numbers and emergency responsibilities.
- Identify who will communicate instructions to workers.
- Plan for transportation, equipment and essential farm records.
- Monitor official wildfire, evacuation, road and air-quality information.
Report a Wildfire
To report a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire in British Columbia:
1-800-663-5555 or *5555 from a cell phoneFor evacuation information and other current emergencies, always follow EmergencyInfoBC and your local emergency authority.
Is Your Blueberry Operation Being Affected?
If wildfire activity, evacuation conditions, transportation disruptions or worker-safety concerns are affecting your operation, please let BCBC know. Hearing directly from growers helps the Council understand emerging industry issues and where additional communication, coordination or support may be needed.
Contact BCBC
