07/18/2026
The season has officially started. Be informed and be prepared. There are already multiple Evacuation Orders in place in our area.
We are responding to multiple lightning caused wildfires throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre. Of these wildfires, three have been called Out, two are classified as Under Control and the remainder are Out of Control.
Five of the Out of Control fires are burning in the 100 Mile House Zone and two in the Chilcotin Zone are producing smoke that is highly visible to surrounding communities.
Fiftynine Creek Wildfire (C40897) is located approximately 54 kilometres southwest of 100 Mile House and approximately 4,000 hectares in size. This wildfire triggered an evacuation alert earlier in the day that is now an evacuation order as issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD). Big Bar and Meadow Lake roads are closed for public safety.
The Bowers Lake Wildfires (C40923) and C40930 are located approximately 48 kilometres east of 100 Mile and are approximately 120 hectares in size combined. These wildfires triggered an evacuation alert earlier in the day that is now an evacuation order as issued by the Cariboo Regional District (CRD).
The Tin Cup Wildfire (C40925) is located approximately 35 kilometres south of 100 Mile House and is approximately one hectare in size. This wildfire triggered an evacuation alert as issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD).
Wildfires C50927 and Lessard Lake Wildfire (C50929) are located approximately 60 kilometres north of Anahim Lake and are approximately 100 hectares in size combined. This wildfire triggered an evacuation alert as issued by the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) and Ulkatcho First Nation.
We ask that everyone in B.C. familiarize themselves with trusted sources of wildfire information and pay attention to local updates and alerts. Individuals in the vicinity of existing wildfires are encouraged to stay alert and aware of the current wildfire situation as wildfires are dynamic and conditions may change rapidly.
Early detection and public reporting is crucial when responding to new wildfire starts. To report signs of a wildfire, please call 1-800-663-5555 (toll-free), *5555 on a cellphone or submit a report directly through the BC Wildfire Service mobile app.
From the app, you can add georeferenced photos, allowing us to see exactly what you see on the ground and better inform resource deployment decisions.
For additional details and updates on these incidents, please visit the B.C. Wildfire Dashboard here: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/dashboard