What are the names and locations of the wildfires?
As of September 1, 2026, several major wildfires are burning across British Columbia, Canada.
In the Cariboo Fire Centre, the Fiftynine Creek Fire burned northwest of Isadore Road, while the Pear Lake Fire is burning east of Pear Lake (1).
In the Kamloops Fire Centre, the French Bar Creek Fire is burning near Big Bar Creek, and the Bonanza Creek Fire is burning near Bonanza Creek (2).
In the Coastal Fire Centre, the Signal Hill Fire is burning near Pemberton, the Brunswick Creek Fire is burning near Chaumox Road, and the Anderson Creek Fire burned near Anderson River (3).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfires?
The cities and areas affected by the British Columbia wildfires include:
- Anderson River
- Big Bar Creek
- Bonanza Creek
- Chaumox Road
- Clinton
- Fraser Valley Regional District
- Isadore Road
- Pear Lake
- Pemberton
- Spuzzum
Several First Nations and regional districts are also impacted, including Boston Bar First Nation, Boothroyd Indian Band, Coldwater Indian Band, Nooaitch Indian Band, Spuzzum First Nation, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, and the Village of Clinton (4).
What is the current containment status of the wildfires?
As of September 1, 2026, five of the seven highlighted wildfires remain out of control and continue to spread or are expected to spread beyond established control lines (5).
The Fiftynine Creek Fire has burned approximately 29,611.8 hectares and is 100% contained.
The French Bar Creek Fire 61,766 hectares.
The Anderson Creek Fire burned 10,118.4 hectares and is 100% contained.
The Brunswick Creek Fire 9,266.86 hectares.
The Bonanza Creek Fire 34,985 hectares.
The Pear Lake Fire 166,117.4 hectares.
The Signal Hill Fire burned 105.5 hectares and is 100% contained.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Evacuation orders and alerts remain in effect for all seven wildfire incidents. Residents in areas surrounding the Fiftynine Creek, French Bar Creek, Pear Lake, Bonanza Creek, Signal Hill, Brunswick Creek, and Anderson Creek fires should continue following instructions issued by local authorities and emergency management agencies (6).
Evacuation orders have been issued by several regional districts, municipalities, and First Nations, including the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, Fraser Valley Regional District, Village of Clinton, Village of Pemberton, Boothroyd Indian Band, Boston Bar First Nation, Spuzzum First Nation, and Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation (7).
Numerous evacuation alerts also remain active, indicating residents should be prepared to leave on short notice if wildfire conditions deteriorate.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
