New film reveals the roots of B.C.’s wildfire crisis—and what we must do to stop it

A powerful new documentary exploring the causes and consequences of British Columbia’s escalating wildfire crisis will premiere to the public at the Mary Irwin Theatre in Kelowna on Tuesday, June 24 at 7:00 pm and at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Thursday June 26 at 7:00 pm

Titled B.C. is Burning, the 45-minute film delivers a sobering but hopeful look at what’s fueling today’s megafires—and the science-based solutions that could protect our forests, our communities, and our future.

B.C. is Burning was independently produced and funded through community support, with Homestead Foods generously contributing half of the total budget. We also gratefully acknowledge major support from Skyline Helicopters, Padoin Reforestation, and Kalesnikoff.

The film was produced and written by retired forester Murray Wilson and initiated by Associate Producer Rick Maddison, who played a key role in fundraising. Directed with production support from Ryan Tebbutt of Edge Digital Media (Kelowna), the film combines expert interviews, government data, and powerful footage from both British Columbia and California.

Featuring forest professionals, wildfire officials, and researchers, B.C. is Burning reveals the growing urgency—and the real solutions—to managing fire in an age of climate change.

We know how to stop this,” says Wilson. “B.C. can lead—if we stop solely reacting and start managing our forests to protect lives, cut emissions, and reduce wildfire risk.”

• What You’ll Learn in the Film:
  • The critical role of fuel buildup—and why it is making wildfires more destructive
  • How proactive forest management can cut carbon emissions, protect communities, and restore forest health
  • Lessons from California’s wildfire strategy and how they apply to B.C.
  • Solutions that are already working—and how they can be scaled up across B.C.

Following the screening, there will be a live Q&A with the filmmaker and featured guests.

Event Details:

Kelowna Screening
Tuesday, June 24 | 7:00 PM
Mary Irwin Theatre
Tickets available at:
 BC Is Burning | The Box Office

Vernon Screening
Thursday, June 26 | 7:00 PM
Vernon Performing Arts Centre
Tickets available now at:
https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/bc-is-burning

Learn more: www.bcisburning.ca