A year of fighting wildfires in British Columbia

By Ministry of Forests
The Province of BC
December 29, 2025
Category: Forestry
Region: Canada, Canada West

In 2025, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) worked tirelessly with people and communities to fight wildfires and build community resilience throughout the province. “We’re coming off our second-worst wildfire season in Canadian history,” said Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests. “From technology to equipment and training, all to protect people and communities, the BC Wildfire Service has shown us that they are a global leader in wildfire work. Thanks to the dedicated members working tirelessly to fight the threat of wildfire. In 2026, we will raise the bar even higher. …Since April 1, 2025, more than 1,350 wildfires burned an estimated 886,360 hectares of land in B.C. The 2025 season compared to the past five years:

  • 2024: 1,697 wildfires, 1,081,159 hectares burned
  • 2023: 2,293 wildfires, 2,840,104 hectares burned
  • 2022: 1,801 wildfires, 135,235 hectares burned
  • 2021: 1,647 wildfires, 869,300 hectares burned
  • 2020: 670 wildfires, 14, 536 hectares burned

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