B.C. is reviewing its FireSmart funding after a $15M boost, with $25M left for 75 communities, but no new long-term commitments despite calls for sustainable support.

B.C. is reevaluating its FireSmart funding model after a one-time $15 million boost, bringing total funding since 2018 to about $175 million. A closed funding intake, ending April 30, will distribute the remaining $25 million to 75 more communities, excluding major fuel reduction projects. While officials acknowledge the program’s success in saving homes, especially in high-risk areas like West Kelowna, they stress the need for sustainable, multi-year funding, with local leaders calling the current investment insufficient. The government confirmed it is reviewing funding structures but made no new long-term commitments.