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Wildfire updates daily

Sunday • September 19, 2021

Wildfire season has ended. Fernie did not have any wildfires this season.

The campfires are allowed. See below links for more details on any BC fires and road reports.

What to do if you see signs of a wildfire

To report a fire or smoke plume, call *5555 or 1-800-663-5555

Important Links

BC Map showing locations of wildfires - Fernie is in the South East region
Local weather forecast & climate details
Smoky sky? Smoke forecast map
Local realtime webcams
BC Air Quality Map - Closest air quality monitoring is in Cranbrook, 95km away. Fernie regularly has a clearer sky than Cranbrook due to the proximity of any BC wildfires and prevailing winds.
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HWY 3 - BC Highway & Road Reports
BC campfires & fireworks ban information.

Local radio stations list:

On your local radio dial in Fernie: CBC Radio 97.7 FM, The Drive 102.9 FM, B104 104.7 FM, Summit 107.9 FM
Local radio stations online: CBC Radio - choose Kelowna - The Drive - B104

Past Summer Conditions

The summer of 2020 and 2019 did not see any forest wildfire activity in our area. In 2017 and 2018 Fernie experienced periodic smokey skies, primarily between early August and early September, but no wildfires in close proximity.

In BC, local community and regional governments lead the initial response to emergencies in communities.

How to prepare in case of wildfire

Wildfire Preparedness - What To Do. In BC, local community and regional governments lead the initial response to emergencies in communities.

Additional links

RDEK Facebook - when there are wildfires in the region, updates are provided here. Managed by the regional government for residents.
EmergencyInfoBC
BC Parks Fire Bans and Park Updates
BC Highway & Road Reports
Alberta Wildfires
In case of emergency
Air Quality Information Sources - NOTE: There isn't an air quality monitoring station in the Elk Valley. Any regional advisories are from other areas a few hours away. As a result, advisories are limited in detailing local air quality. Local sources are the best indication.
- Smoke in the Skies - forecasting & tracking
- BC Air Quality Advisories - Fernie is located in the East Kootenays/Elk Valley
- BC Air Quality Health Index