Screenings of the new wildfire documentary continue for audiences in BC, including another Aug. 27 showing in Kelowna.
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August 27, 2025 - 5:00 PM
A documentary examining BC's devastating wildfire seasons is continuing a screening tour in the Interior.
The film BC is Burning was released this summer, exploring not only the past several fire seasons but also potential ways to make the province's forests less prone to wildfires.
It returns to Kelowna for a screening tonight, Aug. 27, after its premiere two months ago. Kelowna's Mary Irwin Theatre hosts the film at 7 p.m.
"BC is Burning is more than a documentary — it's a call to action to rethink how we manage our forests, protect our communities and secure a sustainable future for British Columbia," a website for the documentary reads.
According to the website, BC's wildfires have burned more than seven million hectares since 2017 — an area larger than Ireland.
Though this year has been relatively calm for the Southern Interior region, the past several years have seen numerous provincial fire records and temperature records broken, while the memories of recent blazes like the Okanagan's 2023 McDougall Creek fire and the devastating 2021 Lytton Creek fire remain fresh for BC residents.
According to its website, the film is led by retired forestry worker Murray Wilson of Vernon and Kelowna businessman Rick Maddison. It features interviews with forestry workers, BC Wildfire Service leadership and researchers from across BC and from California.
Go here for more information on BC is Burning and scheduled screenings. Go here here for tickets from the Kelowna Rotary Centre for the Arts.
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