Northern tip of the Bonanza Creek wildfire Thursday (Aug. 27) afternoon. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)

By Aaron Schulze

Bonanza Creek Wildfire

Cariboo Regional District lifts evacuation alert around Big Creek Park as fire activity dampens

Aug 28, 2026 | 11:29 AM

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. — The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has partially rescinded its evacuation alert in relation to the Bonanza Creek wildfire.

Effective 10:00 a.m. Friday (Aug. 28), the CRD says properties in the west side of its Bonanza Creek Fire Area, which includes Big Creek Provincial Park, have been given the “all clear.”

“An evacuation alert or order may need to be reissued if it is deemed necessary,” the CRD states. “Residents must be prepared if the area receives a future evacuation order or alert on short notice. Residents are advised to ensure they maintain their emergency kits.”

However, residents in properties outlined in yellow on the attached map remain under evacuation alert.

(Image Credit: Cariboo Regional District)

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In an update Friday morning, the BC Wildfire Service says the Bonanza Creek wildfire is measured at around 34,985 hectares in size.

The service says cooler temperatures and higher relative humidities persist across the area, helping dampen existing fire activity. It was discovered on July 21, and is suspected to be caused by lightning.

“There is potential for thunderstorms that could bring high winds and precipitation, although amounts may be limited,” the wildfire service states. “This pattern is forecast to continue into tomorrow, supporting our efforts with decreased fire behaviour. This allows our crews to more directly suppress active fire along the perimeter.”

Meantime, crews are continuing to mop up along the southeastern flank of the fire. On the northwestern flank of the fire, the wildfire service says crews are working directly along the perimeter to extinguish heat and prevent spread into unburned vegetation. The service is prioritizing the protection of infrastructure in the area, including bridges.

There are 124 firefighters and 11 structure protection personnel responding to the Bonanza Creek wildfire. They’re accompanied by seven helicopters, 28 pieces of heavy equipment and an incident management team.

by Aaron Schulze

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Cariboo Regional District lifts evacuation alert around Big Creek Park as fire activity dampens

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