Evacuation Order - Palmer Creek Fire Area

August 8th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
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Evacuation Order issued for PALMER CREEK FIRE AREA

Williams Lake, B.C. – Pursuant to the BC Emergency and Disaster Management Act, an Evacuation Order has been issued by the Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for 31 parcels in the Palmer Creek Fire Area. This order covers 47,948.98 hectares.

Due to immediate danger to life safety due to fire, members of the RCMP or other groups will be expediting this action. You must leave the area IMMEDIATELY. Persons who disregard this Evacuation Order and remain in the Evacuation Order area do so at their own risk. Responders may be unable to assist anyone who remains in the Evacuation Order area.   

2026 08 08 Palmer Creek Fire Area Evacuation Order

See a map of the affected areas: www.cariboord.ca/eocorderalerts

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
•    You must leave the area immediately.
•    Gather your family: take a neighbour or someone who needs help.
•    Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. 
•    Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
•    Close all windows and doors.
•    Do not shut off your natural gas. 
•    Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
•    Do not use more vehicles to evacuate than you have to.
•    Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.

YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY. 

Residents are encouraged to register for the  Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders.

For Cariboo Regional District information, please visit Cariboo Regional District's website, Emergency Operations Centre Facebook page, or call the CRD’s emergency information line at 1-866-759-4977.