BC Fires Centre
Welcome to the BC Fires Centre. This site will help guide you through the latest information on the work the Red Cross is doing to assist people affected by the fires.
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Fire situation: BC Wildfire Management Branch
Evacuation orders and alerts: BC Forest Fires Information
Highway closures: Drive BC
Air quality / wildfire smoke advisories: BC Air Quality
Red Cross Response:
The Canadian Red Cross is working closely with provincial and municipal governments to assist fire evacuees with immediate and recovery needs. Thanks to prepositioned supplies, the Red Cross can quickly mobilize and provide evacuees with immediate needs. Most recently, the Red Cross has provided 224 cots, 448 blankets and 300 comfort kits to evacuees impacted. Trained volunteers are also deplyoed to support reception centres and group lodging needs.
Red Cross will continue to work closely with local authorities to provide immediate needs, as well as support recovery needs as required. Assistance provided by Red Cross will not duplicate assistance provided through insurance, government or other agencies.
For more information in other areas affected by the fires, please contact your local Red Cross office for assistance.
