Fire activity, evacuation orders, highway closures and smoke across Prince George, Quesnel, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Fort St. James and Mackenzie — alongside the local numbers you'd actually need.
This page is an unofficial summary of public government feeds, provided as-is and for information only. It can lag behind the source and must not be relied on for life-safety decisions. The linked official sources are authoritative — if an evacuation order is issued for your area, follow it immediately, and follow the direction of your local government or First Nation over anything you read here.
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Active fire map, sizes and status. Report a wildfire: 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 from a cell.
The authoritative source for evacuation orders and alerts across BC.
Self-register for Emergency Support Services. Helpline 1-800-387-4258, 7:30am–9pm daily.
Highway closures and conditions on Hwy 16 and Hwy 97. 1-800-550-4997.
Environment Canada smoke and air quality readings and forecasts.
Warnings, watches and special weather statements for BC forecast zones.
Power outage map and reporting. 1-800-224-9376.
Who to call and what's open, from the directory's own records. Jump to: 📍 Prince George📍 Quesnel📍 Vanderhoof📍 Burns Lake📍 Fort St. James📍 Mackenzie
Largest City in Northern BC · Evacuation orders here are issued by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George or your First Nation.
All Prince George listings → Prince George emergency services →
Call 911 for any immediate emergency.
Fill up before you go — stations on an evacuation route run dry fast.
Prescriptions left behind can usually be re-filled — bring ID and call ahead. HealthLink BC is 811.
Register with Emergency Support Services first — it can cover lodging.
Reception centres cannot always take animals. Arrange boarding early.
The Cariboo Highway 97 Hub · Evacuation orders here are issued by the Cariboo Regional District or your First Nation.
Call 911 for any immediate emergency.
Fill up before you go — stations on an evacuation route run dry fast.
Prescriptions left behind can usually be re-filled — bring ID and call ahead. HealthLink BC is 811.
Register with Emergency Support Services first — it can cover lodging.
Geographic Centre of BC · Evacuation orders here are issued by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako or your First Nation.
Call 911 for any immediate emergency.
Fill up before you go — stations on an evacuation route run dry fast.
Prescriptions left behind can usually be re-filled — bring ID and call ahead. HealthLink BC is 811.
Register with Emergency Support Services first — it can cover lodging.
Heart of the Lakes District · Evacuation orders here are issued by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako or your First Nation.
Call 911 for any immediate emergency.
Fill up before you go — stations on an evacuation route run dry fast.
Prescriptions left behind can usually be re-filled — bring ID and call ahead. HealthLink BC is 811.
Register with Emergency Support Services first — it can cover lodging.
Historic Stuart Lake Community · Evacuation orders here are issued by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako or your First Nation.
All Fort St. James listings → Fort St. James emergency services →
Call 911 for any immediate emergency.
Fill up before you go — stations on an evacuation route run dry fast.
Prescriptions left behind can usually be re-filled — bring ID and call ahead. HealthLink BC is 811.
Register with Emergency Support Services first — it can cover lodging.
Gateway to Williston Lake · Evacuation orders here are issued by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George or your First Nation.
Call 911 for any immediate emergency.
Fill up before you go — stations on an evacuation route run dry fast.
Prescriptions left behind can usually be re-filled — bring ID and call ahead. HealthLink BC is 811.
Register with Emergency Support Services first — it can cover lodging.
Something here wrong or out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it → Business hours change fast in an emergency — call ahead where you can.
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