BC NewsWildfire smoke slowing growth at B.C. 's major wildfires, for nowSmoke slows fires, for nowSmoke blanketing the Southern Interior is helping suppress wildfires across the Southeast Fire Centre, but BC Wildfire Service warns flames could intensify when conditions clear. There are over 13,000 people in British Columbia receiving emergency support services today. Greene said people should stay informed through emergencyinfobc.ca and through information provided by their local government or First Nation, and create an emergency support services profile online at ess.gov.bc.ca. She recommended that people download and register through the BC Services Card app.