Further evacuation orders and alerts issued in response to South Cariboo wildfires rescinded

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The downgraded evacuation order came at the same time the TNRD gave the “all clear” status to nearly 214 properties that were impacted by the Pear Lake wildfire. 

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Further west, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) gave the “all clear status for residents in properties under an evacuation order and alert due to the Bonanza Creek wildfire.

(Image Credit: SLRD)

The SLRD also partially rescinded its evacuation alert area in relation to the Pear Lake wildfire. However, residents in properties outlined in orange on the attached map must be ready to leave their homes on very short notice, while those outlined in red remain under evacuation order.

(Image Credit: SLRD)

The Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton remains the largest wildfire within the Big Bar Complex. It’s measured at around 166,117.4 hectares in size, per the BC Wildfire Service’s last update shortly after noon Monday. 

Further west, the French Bar Creek wildfire is measured at around 61,766 hectares while the Bonanza Creek wildfire is measured at around 34,985 hectares. All fires within the Big Bar Complex are classified as burning out of control.