SLRD Wildfire Updates - 2026

Call 1-844-815-6199 to access the SLRD's 24/7 Public Information Line for questions related to wildfire emergency measures. 

Updated September 4, 2026 at 10 a.m.

There is currently one wildfire affecting communities in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. This is a list of emergency measures currently issued within the SLRD related to wildfire:

• Evacuation ALERT: Pear Lake wildfire (Electoral Area B)

Select a wildfire below to view the latest information on the BC Wildfire Service Dashboard.

• Area B – Pear Lake (C40983)

Category 1 campfires permitted throughout the Coastal and Kamloops Fire Centre

Effective at noon on Thursday, September 3, Category 1 campfires will once again be permitted throughout the Coastal and Kamloops Fire Centres, including areas within the SLRD.

Please be aware, a Category 1 campfire is no larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide.
Other fire restrictions remain in place. Category 2 and Category 3 open fires continue to be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre and most of the Coastal Fire Centre. Fireworks, burn barrels and burn cages, and several other activities and types of equipment also remain prohibited.

Even though campfires will be permitted, please continue to use caution. Never leave a campfire unattended and make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving.
Before lighting any fire, check current BC Wildfire Service prohibitions and any local restrictions that may apply in your area. Municipalities often follow BC Wildfire Service prohibitions or may impose different prohibitions based on conditions in their local area. If you are in a municipality, be sure to check if local prohibitions are in place. If you are within a regional district or improvement district, this rescindment applies as well as any local prohibition rescindments issued by the regional district or improvement district. BC Parks follows BC Wildfire Service prohibitions.

Learn more and check current restrictions

Electoral Area B 

• Pavilion-Clinton Rd closed in both directions between Clinton and Mowich Road due to wildfire.  

Electoral Area C

• Evacuation contingency protocols in place for Highway 99 Soo River Bridge construction site - Please read the entire statement on the BC Gov News website. 

• Remove leaves, pine needles and other debris from your roof and gutters.
• Mow grass within 10 metres of the house to 10 centimetres in length, or less.
  Clear all dead plants, leaves, and weeds within 10 metres of your home. Maintain a 1.5 metre non-combustible zone around your home and deck.
• Move combustible items that are within 10 metres of your home including items under decks, propane tanks, doormats, patio furniture, firewood, and potted plants. Move everything into your home or garage.
• If you have a large stationary propane tank located on your property, remove all combustible material surrounding it.
• If you have a combustible fence that attaches to your home secure the gate in an open position and clear vegetation and debris along both sides of combustible fence lines.
• Ensure all vents on the home are in good condition and cover dryer vents and wall-mounted make-up air openings for furnaces with a plywood cover, or non-combustible tape. If you store cardboard boxes and other easily ignited materials near a vent in your attic or crawl space, move them as far away as possible from vent(s) and place non-combustible tape over them. If evacuated, be sure to remove tape when you return home.
• Before evacuating: Turn off air conditioning. Close all doors, garage doors, windows, and skylights. Do not turn off gas unless directed to do so, or if you suspect a gas leak.

FireSmart BC Last-Minute Evacuation Checklist

If your farm, ranch or agricultural operation is affected by wildfire or evacuation measures, assistance is available to help coordinate livestock, animals and other agriculture-related emergency needs.

• Impacted agricultural producers can contact the SLRD Agricultural Coordinator directly at 604-384-7329. 

Please reach out early if you anticipate needing assistance. Reaching out before an evacuation becomes urgent helps identify needs and coordinate support with response agencies and other partners.

The SLRD also offers resources available to help farmers, ranchers and livestock owners prepare for and respond to emergencies. 

SLRD Agricultural Emergency Preparedness

The Ministry of Agriculture has put together a re-entry and recovery guide that can be downloaded as a PDF.

After an Emergency: Re-entry & Recovery Guidance for Agricultural Operations

Taking a few steps now can make it easier to leave safely and access support if an Evacuation Order is issued.

Create or update your Emergency Support Services profile at ess.gov.bc.ca so you can access eligible short-term support more quickly if you are evacuated. If you need help with ESS registration, call the BC Evacuee Helpline at 1-800-387-4258.

Make a transportation plan, check in with anyone who may need help leaving and arrange where you could stay. If you need assistance with transportation, contact the SLRD Public Safety Duty Officer at 604-384-7357 as early as possible.

Visit the links below for more preparedness resources and checklists. 

Health and wellness support during a wildfire

• Interior Health Wildfire Health Information - Electoral Area A and B
• Vancouver Coastal Health Wildfire Information - Electoral Area D and C
• Canadian Mental Health Assoociation (CMHA): Coping with Natural Disaster Stress
• BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 (no area code needed in BC)
• BC Hydro – Help for Evacuees