FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Northeast British Columbia continues to experience a relatively calm wildfire season, with only four active wildfires currently burning across the region.
All four fires are less than two hectares in size and are either classified as being held or under control, meaning they are not expected to spread significantly under current conditions.
The subdued fire season marks a sharp contrast from last year, when wildfire activity across the Prince George Fire Centre reached historic levels.
By this point in 2025, nearly 700,000 hectares of forest had already burned within the fire centre’s boundaries. This year, that figure sits at just over 25,000 hectares, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
The Prince George Fire Centre covers a vast portion of northern British Columbia, including communities throughout the Peace Region and Northeast B.C.
While wildfire activity has remained limited so far this season, officials continue to remind residents to stay vigilant and follow any fire restrictions or advisories that may be issued as summer conditions evolve.
Temperatures are expected to reach 30 C this week in the Peace Region. Hot weather can quickly increase wildfire risk, even during a quieter-than-average season.
For now, Northeast B.C. remains in a much stronger position than it was at the same time last year, with significantly fewer fires and far less land impacted by wildfire.
