05/05/2026
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As we approach the annual fire season and warmer summer weather, please be vigilant and report anyone you see setting fires or other incidents. Criminal charges are being laid.
"A B.C. man will spend 593 days in jail after pleading guilty to a series of arsons in the city of Nelson during a hot and dry wildfire season, which the judge described as โextremely dangerous.โ
The court heard that at the time of the arsons, Travis was homeless, not taking mental health medication, and consuming alcohol and crystal methamphetamine โto excess.โ
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To report a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire in British Columbia, please call 1 800 663-5555 or (*5555 from a cell phone) as soon as possible.
Public information is critical to response times and effectiveness. Take a picture of fire incidents and submit via the BC Wildfire Service app (download in the App Store and on Google Play).
All calls are answered by BC Wildfire Service staff at the Provincial Wildfire Reporting Centre. Try to provide the below details about the fire, such as;
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Location: Where is the fire? How far up the hillside? Closest intersection?
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Size: Metres? Hectares? Size of a house? Size of a football field?
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Rate of spread: How quickly is the fire spreading?
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Fuel: What is burning? Grass, bushes, trees?
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Smoke/flames: What colour is the smoke? Are flames visible?
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Threat: Are there any people or buildings at risk?
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Action: Is anyone fighting the fire?
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Campfires: Can you tell if it is wood burning or is it a propane campfire?โ
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/bc-man-gets-jail-time-for-setting-fires-during-wildfire-season/ #:~:text=A%2520B.C.%2520man%2520will%2520spend,described%2520as%2520%E2%80%9Cextremely%2520dangerous
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/bc-man-gets-jail-time-for-setting-fires-during-wildfire-season/ #:~:text=A%2520B.C.%2520man%2520will%2520spend,described%2520as%2520%E2%80%9Cextremely%2520dangerous
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/contact-channels/report-a-wildfire
