Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre

08/12/2026

ESS Support Extension - Williams Lake

If your Emergency Support Services (ESS) supports are set to expire on August 14th and you remain under an active evacuation order, your supports will be extended through August 21st.

Please visit the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Centre on Friday, August 14th between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to receive your additional supports.

08/10/2026

The Cariboo Regional District has partially downgraded the French Bar Evacuation Order to an Alert for some of the eastern portions of the French Bar Evacuation Area, these portions will be identified as French Bar Fire Area 5.

Properties in the western portion remain in the Order Area. Please check the online interactive map to verify your address.

Interactive map: www.cariboord.ca/EOCorderalerts

For residents on evacuation alert, please be prepared to evacuate your premises or property should it be required. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions. Visit cariboord.ca for more details on what you should do when you’re on evacuation alert.
• Fill your vehicle with gas before returning and keep tank full in case you need to leave again.
• Bring a minimum of three days of food and essential supplies (e.g. medications, pet supplies) with you as local grocery stores may not yet have adequate stock.
• Have a plan to transport all family members should the area be brought back under evacuation order
• Keep essential items readily available for a quick departure, including medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e. insurance), immediate care needs for dependents and, if you choose, keepsakes (photographs, etc).
• Ensure that any dependents or pets are prepared for departure.
• Ensure that you have accommodation options for your family, if possible. A Reception Centre will be made available again if required.
• Monitor reliable news sources and the CRD’s channels on Facebook and cariboord.ca.

Please visit www.cariboord.ca and online searchable map for more details or call 1-866-759-4977.

08/10/2026

Recreational off-road vehicle use will be prohibited on Crown land in the 100 Mile House Forest District as well as Kamloops and Southeast Fire Centres. Please see BC Wildfire Service post for details.

Given the scope and scale of wildfires currently burning in B.C., and to further protect public safety, recreational off-road vehicle use will be prohibited on Crown land in the Kamloops and Southeast Fire Centres, as well as parts of the Cariboo and Coastal Fire Centres. This prohibition is effective immediately, as of 12 p.m. (noon) on August 10, 2026.

Full information for current prohibitions and restrictions is provided here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions

08/10/2026

Evacuation Alert Lift for Fiftynine Creek (Pear Lake) Fire Area 3.

The Cariboo Regional District is issuing a lift for Fiftynine Creek Fire Area 3 to all clear. This lift affects Fiftynine Creek Fire Area 3, please check the online interactive map to verify your address.

www.cariboord.ca/eoc

An Evacuation Alert or Order may need to be reissued if it is deemed necessary. Residents must be prepared if the area receives a future evacuation order or alert on short notice. Residents are advised to ensure they maintain their emergency kits and monitor the EOC and BC Wildfire’s social media pages to stay informed.
To ensure public safety, stay out of fire affected areas and obey all warning and hazard signs.
For areas that have been impacted by wildfire, residents should be aware there may be danger trees in wildfire affected areas. Homeowners and private landowners are recommended to work with an insurance agency to have an assessment done by a qualified arborist on their private property by a qualified arborist.
Air quality may remain poor because of smoke from nearby fire activity.

Residents are encouraged to register for VoyentAlert to receive a text, call or email regarding any new Evacuation Alerts and Orders impacting them.

For Cariboo Regional District information, please visit Cariboo Regional District's website or call the CRD at 1-866-759-4977.

08/10/2026

Evacuation Alert Lift for Fiftynine Creek (Pear Lake) Fire Area 4.

The Cariboo Regional District is issuing a lift for Fiftynine Creek Fire Area 4 to all clear. This lift affects Fiftynine Creek Fire Area 4, please check the online interactive map to verify your address.

www.cariboord.ca/eoc

An Evacuation Alert or Order may need to be reissued if it is deemed necessary. Residents must be prepared if the area receives a future evacuation order or alert on short notice. Residents are advised to ensure they maintain their emergency kits and monitor the EOC and BC Wildfire’s social media pages to stay informed.
To ensure public safety, stay out of fire affected areas and obey all warning and hazard signs.
For areas that have been impacted by wildfire, residents should be aware there may be danger trees in wildfire affected areas. Homeowners and private landowners are recommended to work with an insurance agency to have an assessment done by a qualified arborist on their private property by a qualified arborist.
Air quality may remain poor because of smoke from nearby fire activity.
Residents are encouraged to register for VoyentAlert to receive a text, call or email regarding any new Evacuation Alerts and Orders impacting them
For Cariboo Regional District information, please visit Cariboo Regional District's website or call the CRD at 1-866-759-4977.

08/10/2026

Evacuation Alert partial lift for portions of Fiftynine Creek (Pear Lake) Fire Area 2.
The Cariboo Regional District is issuing a partial lift for Fiftynine Creek Fire Area 2. This lift affects a portion of the Fiftynine Creek Fire Area 2, the western portion remains on alert. Please check the online interactive map to verify your address.

www.cariboord.ca/eoc

An Evacuation Alert or Order may need to be reissued if it is deemed necessary. Residents must be prepared if the area receives a future evacuation order or alert on short notice. Residents are advised to ensure they maintain their emergency kits and monitor the EOC and BC Wildfire’s social media pages to stay informed.

To ensure public safety, stay out of fire affected areas and obey all warning and hazard signs.
For areas that have been impacted by wildfire, residents should be aware there may be danger trees in wildfire affected areas. Homeowners and private landowners are recommended to work with an insurance agency to have an assessment done by a qualified arborist on their private property by a qualified arborist.
Air quality may remain poor because of smoke from nearby fire activity.
Residents are encouraged to register for VoyentAlert to receive a text, call or email regarding any new Evacuation Alerts and Orders impacting them. You must register to receive notifications from this system, as these are non-intrusive broadcast alerts.

For Cariboo Regional District information, please visit Cariboo Regional District's website or call the CRD at 1-866-759-4977.

08/10/2026

Evacuation order downgraded to an evacuation alert for Fiftynine Creek (Pear Lake) Fire Area.
The Cariboo Regional District is issuing a downgrade for Fiftynine Creek Fire Area Evacuation Order issued on July 31, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. This order is being downgraded to an Evacuation Alert.

The downgraded alert area is North of Green Lake and the alert will be issued under the name Fifetynine Creek (Pear Lake) Fire Area 5. Please refer to the interactive map online to see the new alert area boundaries and check if your address is included in the alert.
www.cariboord.ca/eoc

Effective immediately residents are allowed to return to the area.

For Residents Returning
Wildfires remain active and firefighting activities continue in the area. It is important for residents to stay out of active wildfire areas. Interfering in an active fire area will result in crews ceasing ground and air operations potentially endangering nearby properties.
Please watch for livestock and wildlife on roads, as fences may have been damaged.
Residents should be aware that there may be danger trees in wildfire affected areas. Danger trees on Crown Land will be dealt with by the BC Wildfire Service danger tree fallers. Homeowners and private landowners are recommended to work with an insurance agency to have an assessment done by a qualified arborist.
It is also important to note that air quality may remain poor as a result of smoke from nearby fire activity.
Residents returning to the area are encouraged to register for VoyentAlert! to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders.
Remaining On Evacuation Alert
Since these areas remain on evacuation alert, residents must be prepared in case the area receives a future evacuation order on short notice.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO:
• Fill your vehicle with gas before returning and keep tank full in case you need to leave again.
• Bring a minimum of three days of food and essential supplies (e.g. medications, pet supplies) with you as local grocery stores may not yet have adequate stock.
• Have a plan to transport all family members should the area be brought back under evacuation order
• Keep essential items readily available for a quick departure, including medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e. insurance), immediate care needs for dependents and, if you choose, keepsakes (photographs, etc).
• Ensure that any dependents or pets are prepared for departure.
• Ensure that you have accommodation options for your family, if possible. A Reception Centre will be made available again if required.
• Monitor reliable news sources and the CRD’s channels on Facebook and cariboord.ca.
Further information will be issued as it becomes available. Please visit the CRD website at cariboord.ca/EOC. For more information contact the CRD's Emergency Information Line at 1-866-759-4977.

08/09/2026

Tŝideldel First Nation, Tŝilhqot’in National Government and the Cariboo Regional District have issued an evacuation alert for the Palmer Creek Fire Area 2.
Palmer Creek Fire Area Alert 2 affects approximately 42 parcels in 57160.49 hectares.

Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.

Further information will be issued as it becomes available. Please visit cariboord.ca/EOC for updates.

For more information, contact:
Tŝilhqot’in National Government contact: 250-392-0735
CRD Emergency Information Line at 1-866-759-4977

Residents are encouraged to register for the VoyentAlert to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders.

08/09/2026

Tŝideldel First Nation, Tŝilhqot’in National Government and the Cariboo Regional District have issued an Evacuation Order for the Palmer Creek Fire area.
• Due to immediate danger, you must leave the area.
• If it is safe to do so, check in with friends or neighbours that may need help
• Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
• Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available.
• Close all windows and doors; close gates (latch) but do not lock.
• Do not shut off your natural gas. For more information visit www.fortisbc.com/.
• Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.
• Do not use more vehicles than you have to.
Residents who choose not to evacuate should understand they stay at their own risk. Responders may not be able to come to your rescue if it is unsafe to do so.
For more information visit www.cariboord.ca
Tŝilhqot’in National Government contact: 250-392-0735
CRD Emergency Information Line at 1-866-759-4977

08/08/2026

Cariboo Regional District EOC Wildfire Update – August 8, 2026

The CRD Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is actively monitoring wildfire activity in the Clinton and Big Bar area due to the potential impacts these fires may have on CRD communities, operations, and infrastructure.

🔥 French Bar Creek / Big Bar Fire Area: Warm, dry conditions continue to drive active fire behaviour, with lighter winds of 5–10 km/h expected today; the northwest portion near Canoe Creek, Big Bar Mountain and north of Jesmond remains the most active area, with continued growth possible toward the Fraser River. Crews, heavy equipment and structure protection personnel remain engaged across the fire area, strengthening control lines, mopping up hotspots and protecting structures. Smoke will remain visible across surrounding communities and to travellers along Highway 20 as conditions continue to evolve.

🔥 Bonanza Creek Fire Area: Warm, dry conditions and increasing afternoon winds, with gusts of 20–35 km/h, are expected to drive active fire behaviour. The fire could continue to grow and potentially merge with the French Bar Creek wildfire. Crews are extending hose lines, mopping up hotspots and constructing control lines toward Quartz Mountain to limit further growth.

🔥 Palmer Creek Fire Area: Aviation resources will continue to action the fire while heavy equipment continues to construct machine guard, tying into existing roads. Ground crews are also establishing hose lines and water sources to support suppression efforts. This afternoon, the fire experienced substantial growth due to continued hot and dry conditions combined with stronger, gusty southwesterly winds. Smoke from the fire will be highly visible to travellers on Highway 20 and surrounding communities.

Current Evacuation Orders
• French Bar Fire Area
• Fiftynine Creek (Pear Lake) Fire Area

Current Evacuation Alerts
•Lessard Lake Fire Area
• Bonanza Creek Fire Area
• Fiftynine Creek (Pear Lake) Fire Area 2
• Fiftynine Creek (Pear Lake) Fire Area 3
• Fiftynine Creek (Pear Lake) Fire Area 4
• French Bar Fire Area 2
• French Bar Fire Area 3
• French Bar Fire Area 4
•Palmer Creek Fire Area

Please continue to monitor official and reliable sources for the latest information on wildfires, evacuation orders and alerts, road conditions, weather, and emergency information.

📍 Evacuation maps and updates: www.cariboord.ca/EOC
🔥 BC Wildfire Service: www.bcwildfire.ca
🚧 DriveBC – Road Conditions & Closures: www.drivebc.ca
🌦️ Weather: www.weather.gc.ca
📢 EmergencyInfoBC: www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca
🌫️ BC Air Quality Health Index: www.weather.gc.ca/airquality

📲 Voyent Alert: Sign up for the CRD's free notification service to receive notifications by email or phone when Evacuation Alerts and Orders are issued or rescinded. www.cariboord.ca/voyent