Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre

09/03/2026

Happening tonight in Nazko!

Residents of Electoral Area I – West Fraser / Nazko are invited to join us for a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) Open House.

Come learn about local wildfire hazards, community risks, and the actions being recommended to help make our communities more resilient. Staff and the project team will be available to share information and answer questions.

📅 Tonight – Thursday, September 3
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Nazko Valley Community Centre

09/03/2026

With wildfire conditions improving across B.C., Category 1 campfires are now permitted in the Kamloops, Coastal and Cariboo Fire Centres. But the risk isn’t gone, so please campfire safely.

Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) Pacific Time on Thursday, September 3, 2026, Category 1 campfires are permitted throughout the Kamloops, Coastal and Cariboo Fire Centres.

As conditions across B.C. improve due to recent precipitation and fall-like conditions, the likelihood and intensity of wildfire spread decreases. Cooler temperatures help reduce fuel drying, maintaining higher moisture levels in vegetation and forest fuels.

Though there has been a downturn in weather, the campfire prohibition being rescinded does not mean letting our guard down. We all play a role in wildfire prevention:

🔥 Check conditions – Make sure campfires are allowed in your area, including checking any prohibitions from your local government. Don't burn if it's windy.

🔥 Burn wisely – Keep campfires small, no bigger than 0.5 metres by 0.5 metres. Use a fire ring or pit. Clear a fuel break around your fire free of anything that can burn.

🔥 Watch it – Never leave a fire unattended. Keep at least 8 litres of water or a firefighting hand tool - like a shovel - within reach.

🔥 Put it out – Cold to the touch, not just out of sight, before you leave.

Category 2 and 3 open fires remain prohibited through much of B.C., please check prohibitions for your area.

Find more information here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions

More information on safer open burning, including definitions: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/open-burning

09/03/2026

The Evacuation Alert issued on August 31, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. for the French Bar Fire Area 6 has been lifted to all clear.

An Evacuation Alert or Order may need to be reissued if that is deemed necessary.

Please note: Smoke will still be visible in the area.

Interactive map: www.cariboord.ca/EOCorderalerts

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

09/01/2026

The Evacuation Alert issued on July 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. for the Bonanza Creek Fire Area has been lifted to all clear.

An Evacuation Alert or Order may need to be reissued if that is deemed necessary.

Please note: Smoke will still be visible in the area.

Interactive map: www.cariboord.ca/EOCorderalerts

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

09/01/2026

Happening tonight in Kersley!

Residents of Electoral Area A – Quesnel South & Red Bluff are invited to join us for a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) Open House.

Come learn about local wildfire hazards, community risks, and the actions being recommended to help make our communities more resilient. Staff and the project team will be available to share information and answer questions.

📅 Tonight – Tuesday, September 1
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Kersley Hall

08/31/2026

The Evacuation Alert issued on August 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. for the French Bar Fire Area 4 has been lifted to all clear.

An Evacuation Alert or Order may need to be reissued if that is deemed necessary.

Please note: Smoke will still be visible in the area.

Interactive map: www.cariboord.ca/EOCorderalerts

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

08/31/2026

The Cariboo Regional District has downgraded the French Bar Fire Area Order to an Evacuation Alert and residents can return home. The new alert will be referred to as French Bar Fire Area 6 Alert.

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.

Interactive map: www.cariboord.ca/EOCorderalerts

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

08/31/2026

Happening TODAY in Bouchie Lake! 🔥🌲

Join us to learn more about the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) being developed for Quesnel West & Bouchie Lake – Electoral Area B.

Learn about local wildfire hazards, community risks, and actions that can help build a more wildfire-resilient community — and share your input!

📅 Today – Monday, August 31
⏰ 4:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Bouchie Lake Hall

08/28/2026

The Evacuation Alert issued on July 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. for the Bonanza Creek Fire Area has been partially lifted to all clear.

An Evacuation Alert or Order may need to be reissued if that is deemed necessary.

Please note: Smoke will still be visible in the area.

Interactive map: www.cariboord.ca/EOCorderalerts

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

08/27/2026

Good news for ORV users! Effective tomorrow at noon, ORV prohibitions are being rescinded in several B.C. Fire Centres. As wildfire conditions improve, it’s a great reminder to continue recreating responsibly to help keep our forests safe. Please see the latest update below for details.

Effective tomorrow, Friday August 28, at noon PDT the Off Road Vehicle (ORV) prohibition is rescinded in the Southeast, Cariboo, Coastal and Kamloops Fire Centres.

We recognize that ORVs play an important role in recreation, hunting and accessing the outdoors for many. Restrictions are only considered when multiple factors indicate an elevated wildfire risk, heightened wildfire activity and limited capacity to respond to new fire starts.

With improving conditions in some regions of B.C., and cooler wetter weather in the forecast we are now able to rescind these prohibitions. We continue to monitor wildfire risk and prohibitions may be implemented or rescinded as conditions change.

We appreciate the patience and cooperation shown by ORV users during this period. We know many riders take fire prevention seriously and recreate responsibly on established roads and trails. If you're returning to the backcountry, we ask for your support in reporting any new wildfires through our app or by calling *5555.

For more information: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/category/information-bulletins/