Community Update #2: Evacuation Order for Pear Lake Wildfire (C40983), Electoral Area B

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:

• Wildfire smoke | Vancouver Coastal Health
• Weather Information | Environment Canada
• Road information | DriveBC

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

The following emergency measures are currently in effect:

• Evacuation Order
• Declaration of State of Local Emergency

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.