08/09/2026
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BC Muslim Association Responds to B.C. Wildfire Emergency, Coordinates Support and Province-Wide Prayers for Rain
British Columbia
August 9, 2026
The BCMA is closely monitoring the rapidly developing wildfire emergency across British Columbia and is coordinating with its branches in affected and surrounding regions to assess community needs and determine how the Association can be of assistance.
With the Province of British Columbia under a state of emergency and wildfires continuing to threaten communities, thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their homes. Approximately 22,000 people are currently under evacuation orders, with thousands more on evacuation alert.
Among the communities facing significant danger is the District of Summerland, where approximately 12,000 residents were ordered to evacuate as the Bald Range wildfire advanced rapidly toward the community.
More than 100 wildfires are currently burning across British Columbia, many of which have started within the past week.
In response to this emergency, BCMA is coordinating with its outer branches to assess conditions on the ground, identify areas of need, and determine how the Association and the Muslim community can best provide assistance to those affected.
At the same time, the Religious Services Department of the BC Muslim Association is coordinating Salat al-Istisqa (the Islamic prayer for rain) across numerous BCMA branches. Community members are encouraged to participate and join together in prayer for beneficial rain, the safety of affected communities, and relief from the devastating wildfires.
BCMA asks members of the Muslim community to remain attentive to official evacuation orders and emergency instructions and to be prepared to support affected communities as needs are identified.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been displaced, those whose homes and livelihoods are threatened, and the firefighters, first responders, emergency personnel, volunteers, and community organizations working tirelessly to protect lives and communities throughout British Columbia.
May Allah (SWT) protect all communities affected by the fires, grant safety and strength to those responding to this emergency, protect people and their homes from harm, and bless British Columbia with beneficial rain that brings relief and helps bring these fires to an end. Ameen.
Imtiaz Asin
VP media public relations BCMA
