Where Was Fire Country Filmed? All Filming Locations Revealed

Introduction: The Fire Country Illusion — California Setting, Canadian Canvas

If you’re a fan of Fire Country, you know it’s set in Northern California — a small town haunted by wildfires, beautiful forest landscapes, and rugged coastlines. But here’s a fun fact: most of what you see on screen isn’t actually in California at all.

In reality, Fire Country is largely filmed in British Columbia, Canada — with only a few scenes shot in Northern California to create atmospheric authenticity.

Why the switch? Cost‑effectiveness, diverse terrain that resembles California, and the versatile studio infrastructure in Metro Vancouver make Canada the go‑to spot for bringing Edgewater to life.

Let’s unpack exactly where the magic happens, and how these locations double convincingly for the fictional world of Fire Country.

Mapping the Main Filming Locations

Anmore, Metro Vancouver — Edgewater & Station 42

• The village of Anmore, nestled in Metro Vancouver on the shores of Indian Arm, doubles as Edgewater — the fictional California town in Fire Country.

• The real‑life Anmore Fire Station serves as the exterior for “Station 42,” the firehouse central to the show. Exterior shots make use of the forested backdrop and natural terrain to mirror the small‑town, wildfire‑prone vibe of Northern California.

• Forested hills, lakes, and abundant greenery in Anmore match the show’s need for natural settings — ideal for shooting fire scenes, forest rescues, and dramatic outdoor sequences.

Fort Langley, Langley — The Picturesque Town of Edgewater

• For “downtown Edgewater” scenes — quaint main streets, old‑style storefronts, and public buildings — the production uses Fort Langley, a historic village in the township of Langley, British Columbia.

• Fort Langley’s rustic wooden buildings, historic‑town aesthetic, and small‑town charm give scenes a believable small‑town California feel — without being in California at all.

Vancouver Film Studios & Surrounding Areas — Interior Scenes and Controlled Sets

• Indoor scenes — like the firehouse interiors, Edgewater’s bar/restaurant, the Leone home, hospital rooms, and character apartments — are filmed in studios around Vancouver, especially at Vancouver Film Studios.

• Using a studio gives the creators control over special effects, controlled burns, smoke, and lighting — critical for a show about wildfires where safety and consistency matter.

Squamish, British Columbia — Scenic Wilderness & Forest Scenes

• Some of the wilderness sequences, rugged terrain, and natural landscapes that stand in for wildfire zones or remote rescue sites are filmed near Squamish, a mountainous, forest‑rich area north of Vancouver.

• This region’s dramatic nature — mountains, forests, open land — helps capture the dangerous, raw feel of wildfire country, without relying entirely on studio sets.

Rio Dell & Humboldt County, California — Real California for Authentic Establishing Shots

• To give an authentic Northern California feel, the show occasionally inserts establishing and aerial shots from Rio Dell and surrounding Humboldt County — areas near the Eel River Valley and Wildwood Avenue.

• These real California visuals — coastlines, rivers, redwoods, and scenic vistas — ground the series’ setting in reality, even though the bulk of filming occurs north of the border.