B.C. wildfire map 2021: Location and size of the fires burning around the province

After record-breaking heat hit B.C. in late June, it appears the wildfire season has started.

There are now six wildfires of note burning around B.C., with many starting due to the tinder-dry conditions and lack of recent precipitation. A wildfire of note means it is especially visible or poses a threat to public safety.

Seventy-eight active fires are burning in the province with 53 started in the last two days.

Zoom into and move around the map above to see the location of the wildfires in B.C.

George Road WildfireOfficials ordered the evacuation of the community of Lytton, B.C., Wednesday evening, just one day after the village shattered the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Canada for three consecutive days.

It came as the 350-hectare George Road fire swept towards the community.

It is burning approximately seven kilometres south of Lytton, adjacent to Highway 1.

This fire is suspected to be human-caused but is still under investigation.

McKay Creek

This wildfire is burning 23 kilometers north of Lillooet, along West Pavilion Road.

It is now an estimated 15,000 hectares — up from 6,000 hectares — and is classified as out of control.

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“There was significant growth on the Mckay Creek wildfire (June 30th) during a period of elevated winds,” BC Wildfire said Thursday.

“The fire has now crossed the Fraser River and is burning in isolated areas on the east side of the river. Due to the aggressive fire behaviour and windy conditions, crews’ progress on the fire has been limited.”

Smoke is visible from Lillooet and nearby areas.

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has issued an evacuation order for the West Pavilion road from the 14-kilometre mark to the 41-kilometre mark in Electoral Area B. Contact the Squamish- Lillooet Regional District for more information.

This fire is suspected to be human-caused but is still under investigation.

Sparks Lake

This wildfire is burning 15 kilometres north of Kamloops Lake.

It is now an estimated 20,000 hectares in size and still classified as out of control.

Smoke is visible from Kamloops and nearby communities.

“The weather to date has been unprecedented with temperatures hitting the mid-40s,” said BC Wildfire.

“Yesterday (June 30), winds were flowing from the south and then switched and blew the fire eastward.”

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issued an evacuation order for 18 properties in Electoral Area J (Copper Desert Country).

There is also an evacuation alert for 150 properties in the Deadman, Red Lake, Tranquille Valley and Vidette Lake areas, as well as 298 addressed properties in the Loon Lake and Hihium Lake areas within Electoral Areas “E” and “J.”

This fire is suspected to be human-caused but is still under investigation.

Beatton River

Discovered June 28, this wildfire is burning at Beatton River, a tributary of the Peace River.

It is an estimated 2,200 hectares in size and classified as out of control.

It is suspected to be caused by lightning but is not threatening any communities at this time.

G80997

This wildfire, burning north of the Buckinghorse River, adjacent to Highway 97 North in the Pink Mountain area, has not yet been named.

It is an estimated 4,800 hectares and classified as out of control.

It has prompted an evacuation order for the following areas:

Peace River Regional District Electoral Area B

• 1.5  kilometres on either side of Highway 97N south of Mile 202 to Mile 190
• 5 kilometres west of Highway 97N and 25 kilometres east of Highway 97N from Mile 190 south to the Buckinghorse River Bridge on either side of the Alaska Highway 97N

The Peace River Regional District has now issued an evacuation alert for the following area(s):

Peace River Regional District Electoral Area B

• South of the Buckinghorse River, including 11 kilometres on the eastern side and 5 kilometres on the western side of Highway 97N
• North of the Sikanni Chief River, including 11 kilometres on the eastern side and 5 kilometres on the western side of Highway 97N
• Including Sikanni Chief Road and PDR 156 Road

Highway 97N closures remain in effect between Suicide Hill Pullout and Prophet River Sub Road (87 kilometres north of Wonowon to 102 kilometres south of Fort Nelson) in both directions.Individuals travelling north from Fort St. John can expect to be turned around at Wonowon and those travelling south from Fort Nelson can expect to be turned around at the Prophet River Bridge.

This fire is suspected to have been caused by lightning.

G91020

This wildfire, which has also not yet been named, is located along the Alaska Highway and is an estimated 2,200 hectares in size.

It is classified as out of control and is suspected to have been caused by lightning.

Drivers can expect delays due to the current closure of Highway 97N, which is closed in both directions between Sikanni Chief Road and Prophet River Sub Road for 59.3 kilometres (112 kilometres north of Wonowon to 114 kilometres south of Fort Nelson). The B.C. Wildfire Service and RCMP are on-site and will pilot essential traffic through when it is safe to do so.

SW of Deka Lake (C41102)

This wildfire was discovered June 30, and is believed to have been caused by lightning.

It is burning about 40 kilometres east of 100 Mile House.  As of Thursday, it was estimated to be 70 hectares in size.

The Cariboo Regional District has issued an evacuation order for 679 properties at Deka Lake.