French Bar Fire Area 3 Evacuation Alert - July 27 2026 3:15 p.m.

- Jul 27, 2026

EOC 26-22

Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation and the Cariboo Regional District have issued an Evacuation Alert for French Bar Fire Area 3 to prepare you to evacuate your premises, or property should it be required. French Bar Fire Area 3 affects approx. 50 parcels in 24,607 Hectares.

Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN AN ALERT IS IN EFFECT

Upon notification of an ALERT, you should be prepared for the evacuation order:

Have a plan to transport all family members or co-workers, should the area be brought under evacuation order.
Make grab and go bag for each member of your household to keep essential items readily available for a quick departure. Pack clothing, ready-to-eat food, toiletries, 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. Gather comfort items (blankets, stuffed animals, etc.) for your dependents to make an evacuation less stressful. Gather any kennels or leashes to make transportation safe for your pets.
Move pets and livestock to a safe area if they cannot be evacuated. Ensure water and feed are available.
Keep the fuel tanks of personal vehicles full in case a new order is issued.
Ensure that you have accommodation options for your family, if possible. An Evacuee Reception Centre will be made available if required. Homeowner or tenant insurance may provide greater support than ESS will be able to.
Monitor reliable news sources for information on evacuation orders and locations of Reception Centres and the CRD's channels on Facebook and cariboord.ca.
If you are on an evacuation ALERT, or if you have been displaced from your home due to an emergency, please self-register for Emergency Support Services. https://ess.gov.bc.ca/

Further information will be issued as it becomes available. Please visit cariboord.ca/EOC for updates. For more information, contact:

Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation 250-305-7257

CRD 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.