Evacuation ORDER – Area B Pear Lake Wildfire (C40983) | Squamish-Lillooet Regional District

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Redacted Evacuation Order EXPANDED Area B Pear Lk C40983 Aug 22 2026.pdf [PDF/1.9MB]

SOLE SLRD AREA B 2026-07-13 to 2026-08-27_Redacted.pdf [PDF/321KB]

Affected Communities

Electoral Area B

Updated: Aug 22, 2026, at 0800 hrs

Pursuant to Section 95(1) of the BC Emergency and Disaster Management Act, an EVACUATION ORDER issued by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District due to immediate danger to public safety caused by the Pear Lake Wildfire has been expanded to include additional areas in the Pavilion Lake and Marble Canyon area effective August 22, 2026 at 0800 hrs. Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other applicable agencies will be expediting this action.

The EVACUATION ORDERS issued on July 20, July 25, and August 6, 2026 for properties in the Pear Lake area and south of Pear Lake remain in effect.

The following properties are now on evacuation order:

Pear Lake Area B - Extended Evac Order Alert- 20260822

11 Brummel Rd
19 Hayes Rd
41 Nickol Rd
44444 Pavilion Lake
44903 Lake Frontage Road
45009 Lake Frontage Road
45400 Lake Frontage Road
45800 Lake Frontage Road
45888 Lake Frontage Road
45900 Lake Frontage Road
46200 Lake Frontage Road
46222 Lake Frontage Road
46231 Lake Frontage Road
46288 Lake Frontage Road
46300 Lake Frontage Road
46400 Lake Frontage Road
46406 Lake Frontage Road
48000 Lake Frontage Road
22 Smith Rd
36 Smith Rd Unit 1
44 Smith Rd
50 Smith Rd Unit 1
78 Smith Rd
90 Smith Rd
120 Smith Rdd
144 Smith Rd
160 Smith Rd
240 Smith Rd
262 Smith Rd
303 Smith Rd
310 Smith Rd
342 Smith Rd
388 Smith Rd
391 Smith Rd
404 Smith Rd
410 Smith Rd
425 Smith Rd
489 Smith Rd
502 Smith Rd
505 Smith Rd
527 Smith Rd
528 Smith Rd
551 Smith Rd
556 Smith Rd
574 Smith Rd
580 Smith Rd
585 Smith Rd
591 Smith Rd
596 Smith Rd
625 Smith Rd
657 Smith Rd
671 Smith Rd Unit 1
688 Smith Rd
708 Smith Rd
715 Smith Rd Unit 1
720 Smith Rd
745 Smith Rd
795 Smith Rd
821 Smith Rd
28 Stanley Rd
45 Stanley Rd
100 Pear Lake Rd
340 Pear Lake Rd
280 Pear Lake Rd
220 Pear Lake Rd
400 Pear Lake Rd
650 Pavilion-Clinton Rd
975 Pavilion-Clinton Rd
865 Pavilion-Clinton Rd
560 Pavilion-Clinton Rd
805 Pavilion-Clinton Rd
980 Pavilion-Clinton Rd
DISTRICT LOT 19 EXCEPT PLAN B4652
DISTRICT LOT 3759 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 3635 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 21 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 385 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 878 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 877 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 22 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 64 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 912 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 999 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 63 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 913 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 911 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 880 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 879 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 914 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 62 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 20 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 3636 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 652 LILLOOET DISTRICT EXCEPT PLAN H16781
DISTRICT LOT 5732 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 8682 LILLOOET DISTRICT
THAT PART OF DISTRICT LOT 3638 OUTLINED GREEN ON PLAN CG92; LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 4570 LILLOOET DISTRICT AS SHOWN ON PLAN CG 92
DISTRICT LOT 4681, LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 4682, LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 3637, LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 4945, LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 4679, LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 4680 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 56 LILLOOET DISTRICT • RIGHT OF WAY OVER UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND, AS SHOWN ON PLAN C9720 FILED IN KAMLOOPS LAND TITLE OFFICE
THAT PART OF DISTRICT LOT 19 CONTAINING 1 ACRE MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON PLAN
DISTRICT LOT 515 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 8546 LILLOOET DISTRICT
All SLRD properties as outlined in the attached map

FOR YOUR SAFETY YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE SOUTH-WEST TOWARDS LILLOOET OR EAST TOWARDS KAMLOOPS VIA HWY 99

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

If this is not your primary residence, you should return to your primary residence, if you are able to do so.
Accommodation in the area is limited. Make arrangements to stay with family and friends, if possible.
Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbour or someone needing transportation.
Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on a leash.

EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES:

Everyone is encouraged to register for Emergency Support Services online at: ESS.gov.bc.ca/.

If you are self-sufficient and don’t need assistance to meet your basic needs, you are NOT required to access these emergency support services.

Options to access Emergency Support Services;

Call the Canadian Red Cross 24/7 at 1-888-800-6493
Visit the in-person Emergency Support Services (ESS)
- centre at: Lillooet & District REC Centre
- 930 Main St Lillooet, BC Staffed Hours:
- Saturday, August 22: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- After-hours contact: 250-256-8524
Group Lodging Kamloops ESS (Canadian Red Cross)
- 1655 Island Parkway Kamloops, BC Staffed Hours:
- 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- After hours contact: 24/7 - Red Cross Group Lodging Site Manager: 1-604-759-0497

For urgent safety concerns contact: SLRD 24/7 Public Safety Duty Officer at 604-384-7357

Impacted agricultural producers contact: SLRD Agricultural Coordinator at 604-384-7329

For all other questions contact: SLRD 24/7 EOC Public Information Line at 1-844-815-6199

Further information will be posted at www.slrd.bc.ca/SLRDwildfires2026 and www.slrd.bc.ca/eoc and sent through the SLRD Alert messaging service. Subscribe to SLRD Alert for free at www.slrd.bc.ca/slrdalert to receive emergency notifications via email, text messages, and voicemail.

Community Updates for Pear Lake Wildfire

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has issued an Expanded Evacuation Order for properties in Electoral Area B due to the Pear Lake Wildfire (C40983), based on a recommendation from the BC Wildfire Service.

The Expanded Evacuation Order replaces the Evacuation Alert previously in effect for these properties. Anyone in the Evacuation Order area must leave immediately.

See the Evacuation Order

YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY

EVACUATE SOUTH-WEST TOWARDS LILLOOET OR SOUTH-EAST TOWARDS KAMLOOPS VIA HWY 99.

NOTE: THE VILLAGE OF CLINTON IS CURRENTLY ON EVACUATION ORDER. DO NOT GO TO THE VILLAGE OF CLINTON.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
•    If this is not your primary residence, you should return to your primary residence, if you are able to do so.
•    Accommodation in the area is limited. Make arrangements to stay with family and friends, if possible.
•    Preregister for Emergency Support Services online at: https://ess.gov.bc.ca/
•    If Emergency Support Services (ESS) are required, contact:

The District of Lillooet Emergency Support Services at: 250-256-8524

• Impacted or concerned agriculture producers are asked to please contact:

SLRD Agricultural Coordinator directly at: 604-384-7329

• For other urgent public safety concerns, please contact:

24/7 SLRD-EOC on-call Duty Manager at: 604-384-7357

• Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbour or someone needing transportation.
• Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on a leash.

Further information will be posted at www.slrd.bc.ca/eoc and notices through the SLRD Alert Messaging service. Subscribe to SLRD Alert for free at www.slrd.bc.ca/slrdalert to receive emergency notifications via email, text messages, and voicemail.

Date posted: July 20, 2026

Evacuation Order issued in Electoral Area B for the Pear Lake Wildfire (C40983)

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order for properties in Electoral Area B due to the Pear Lake Wildfire (C40983), based on a recommendation from the BC Wildfire Service.

The Evacuation Order replaces the Evacuation Alert previously in effect for these properties. Anyone in the Evacuation Order area must leave immediately.

See the Evacuation Order.

What residents need to know

Anyone within the Evacuation Order area must leave immediately and should follow the directions provided in the Evacuation Order. Do not enter the Evacuation Order area.
The Pavilion-Clinton Road will be closed through the Evacuation Order area, with access restrictions in place to prevent travel into the affected area.
An Evacuation Order related to this fire event has also been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. For more details on their Order visit: Dashboard - TNRD EOC.
BC Parks has also closed the Pear Lake area of Edge Hills Park, in coordination with the BC Wildfire Service, due to wildfire risk and concerns for public and worker safety.

Official Information and Resources

Wildfire response
The Pear Lake Wildfire is currently 30 hectares. Resources assigned to the fire have included ground crews, helicopters, including heavy helicopters, and heavy equipment working to establish guard. For the most up to date information on this wildfire please visit:

BC Wildfire Service dashboard

For current information on road conditions, wildfire smoke and weather alerts, refer to official sources:

The SLRD continues to collaborate with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, the Lillooet Tribal Council and Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation and closely monitor conditions with support from BC Wildfire Services and emergency response partners and will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

The following emergency measures are currently in effect:

Find timely updates about this event and ensure you receive all emergency notifications:

Pear Lake Wildfire Emergency Notice page including Community Updates
Sign up for the free SLRD Alert to receive emergency notifications directly by phone, text message, or email.
Follow the SLRD on Facebook and Instagram.

Date posted: July 18, 2026

Evacuation Alert issued in Electoral Area B for the Pear Lake Wildfire (C40983)

Based on recommendations from the BC Wildfire Service, an Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District due to the Pear Lake Wildfire (C40983) burning out of control in the Kelly Lake area.

Because of the potential danger to life and health, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for the following properties as outlined in the attached map.

An Evacuation Alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises should it be found necessary. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible before evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to rapidly changing conditions.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

Pre-register for Emergency Support Services online at: https://ess.gov.bc.ca/
Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside of the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.
Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g., insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependants and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
Prepare to move people who may need additional time to evacuate, children and/or neighbours who would require assistance.
If you require assistance, call the SLRD Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at 604-384- 7357.
Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
Arrange transportation and accommodations for all your household members, if possible, and fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating.

Further information will be posted in notices at www.slrd.bc.ca and through the SLRD Alert Messaging service. Subscribe to SLRD Alert for free at https://www.slrd.bc.ca/alert to receive emergency notifications via email, text messages, and voicemail.

The SLRD continues to collaborate with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and closely monitor conditions with support from BC Wildfire Services and emergency response partners and will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

Additional community updates will be issued as there is new information to share.