A new wildfire has just broken out in B.C., but this time it’s a mere hour away from Downtown Vancouver. Located in Belcarra Regional Park, B.C. Wildfire Service are on site and are working to contain the blaze as it currently remains “out of control.”
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Belcarra Park Wildfire
The Belcarra Park wildfire was discovered on August 5, 2026, with it being suspected to be human-caused. B.C. Wildfire Service explains that humans can start wildfires in several different ways, “either by accident or intentionally.”
“This wildfire is currently burning in Belcarra Regional Park and is 2.5km west of Port Moody, and 0.5km away from Black Bear Way,” writes the wildfire response. “This wildfire is highly visible from the lower mainland including Port Moody, Coquitlam and North Vancouver.” Notably, there are no immediate threats to nearby structures, critical infrastructure, or public safety.
Still, there is an evacuation alert active for Belcarra Park, issued by the Village of Anmore. Those within the area are asked to be ready to leave on short notice, should the evacuation alert become an evacuation order. It’s recommended to have these things in order to be prepared:
- Ensure your vehicle has fuel. The tank should always be at least half-full.
- Move patio furniture, cushions and door mats indoors.
- Take down flammable curtains and window treatments.
- Connect garden hoses and fill large containers with water, such as pools, hot tubs and garbage cans. This can assist firefighters and help slow advancing flames.
- Ensure your house number is visible. This will help firefighters locate your home quickly.
- Disconnect automatic garage door openers so doors can be opened by hand if you lose power.
- Close all windows, vents, doors and other openings in the house with duct tape and/or precut pieces of plywood. Close and latch gates, but do not lock them.
