Bowers Lake Fire Area Order Downgrade to Evacuation Alert - July 27 2026
EOC-26-20
Evacuation order downgraded to an evacuation alert for Bowers Lake Fire Area.
The Cariboo Regional District is issuing a downgrade for the Evacuation Order in Bowers Lake Fire Area issued on July 17, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. This order is being downgraded to an Evacuation Alert.
Effective immediately residents are allowed to return to the area. More information about re-entering the area following an evacuation area can be found in the Guide to Re-Entry After an Evacuation. Please watch for livestock and wildlife on roads.
See a map of the affected areas: cariboord.ca/EOCorderalerts
Residents Returning
Wildfires remain active and firefighting activities continue in the area. It is important for residents to stay out of active wildfire areas. Interfering in an active fire area will result in crews ceasing ground and air operations potentially endangering nearby properties.
Please watch for livestock and wildlife on roads, as fences may have been damaged.
Residents should be aware that there may be danger trees in wildfire affected areas. Danger trees on Crown Land will be dealt with by the BC Wildfire Service danger tree fallers. Homeowners and private landowners are recommended to work with an insurance agency to have an assessment done by a qualified arborist.
It is also important to note that air quality remains poor as a result of smoke from nearby fire activity.
Residents returning to the area are encouraged to register for VoyentAlert! to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders.
Remaining On Evacuation Alert
Since these areas remain on evacuation alert, residents must be prepared in case the area receives a future evacuation order on short notice.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO:
- 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.
Further information will be issued as it becomes available. Please visit the CRD Emergency Operations Facebook as well as the CRD website at cariboord.ca/EOC. For more information contact the CRD's Emergency Information Line at 1-866-759-4977.
Residents are encouraged to register for the VoyentAlert to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders.
