# BC Wildfire Service prescribed burn operations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bc-wildfire-service-prescribed-burn-operations
> Updated: 2026-09-17T13:15:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The BC Wildfire Service is conducting prescribed burns in various regions of British Columbia to manage fuel accumulation and mitigate wildfire risks.

In the Deer Park Mountain area near Castlegar, authorities planned an operation covering up to 450 hectares to restore forest health. This initiative involves the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship and may result in smoke visibility for residents in Castlegar, Edgewood, Renata, and Deer Park.

In a separate operation near Metchosin, the BC Wildfire Service partnered with the District of Metchosin as part of the CFB Esquimalt Prescribed Fire Program. This burn at Rocky Point aims to manage combustible vegetation and support the restoration of sensitive ecosystems, such as Garry Oak habitats.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: CFB Esquimalt and BC Wildfire Service plan prescribed burn near Metchosin

The BC Wildfire Service and CFB Esquimalt are planning a prescribed burn at Rocky Point near Metchosin to reduce wildfire risk and manage vegetation, potentially impacting local air quality with smoke.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cfb-esquimalt-and-bc-wildfire-service-plan-prescribed-burn-near-metchosin

### 2026-09-13: BC Wildfire Service plans prescribed burn near Deer Park

The BC Wildfire Service plans a prescribed burn of up to 450 hectares near Deer Park, BC, to reduce wildfire risks. Smoke may be visible in Castlegar and surrounding areas starting as early as September 17.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bc-wildfire-service-plans-prescribed-burn-near-deer-park

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Cite as: BC Wildfire Service prescribed burn operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bc-wildfire-service-prescribed-burn-operations