Abbotsford news

• Evacuation orders issued for Riley Creek fire south of Lillooet

  01-08-2026 20:34 via abbynews.com
  
  Two properties in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) are now on evacuation order due to the Riley Creek wildfire, while 14 properties along Lytton-Lillooet Highway 12 and Kirbys Flat Road are now on evacuation alert.
  The Riley Creek wildfire, which is burning out of control nine kilometres south of Lillooet, was discovered on June 24, and is currently estimated at 1,150 hectares. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says that the fire was caused by lightning.
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• ‘We need help’: Letter, petition, MLA call on Eby to declare state of emergency due to Cariboo fires

  01-08-2026 20:33 via abbynews.com
  
  A letter and petition, along with the BC Conservatives, are calling on Premier David Eby to declare a state of emergency in the face of massive wildfires burning in the Southern Interior.The letter template has been shared in multiple Cariboo Facebook groups, with individuals chiming in both for and against the proposal, and some saying they have sent the letter to the government.“I am writing as a gravely concerned resident of the Cariboo and as one of many people who are increasingly fri
  
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• ‘We need help’: Letter, petition circulates calling on Eby to declare state of emergency due to Cariboo fires

  01-08-2026 20:33 via abbynews.com
  
  A letter and petition are circulating online calling on Premier David Eby to declare a state of emergency in the face of massive wildfires burning in the Southern Interior.The letter template has been shared in multiple Cariboo Facebook groups, with individuals chiming in both for and against the proposal, and some saying they have sent the letter to the government.“I am writing as a gravely concerned resident of the Cariboo and as one of many people who are increasingly frightened and ove
  
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• Guichon Creek fire near Logan Lake holding at 145 hectares

  01-08-2026 20:03 via abbynews.com
  
  The Guichon Creek wildfire (K21320) near Logan Lake is holding at an estimated 145 hectares as of Saturday morning (Aug. 1).
  The fire, which was discovered on July 29, is burning west of Logan Lake and is suspected to have been human-caused.
  The District of Logan Lake has issued an evacuation alert covering 49 properties in the Acreages, while the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for seven properties along Tunkwa Lake Road.
  On July 31, an update from Logan Lake Fi
  
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• UPDATE: Wildfire near Westside Road grows to 200 hectares, evacuation alerts expanded

  01-08-2026 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 10:32 a.m.
  The Bradley Creek wildfire burning north of Westside Road near Vernon has now grown to 200 hectares.The blaze was discovered on Friday, July 31, and has quickly jumped to its current size in less than 24 hours.“Fire growth and size for this incident is predominately attributed to the grassy fuel type which burns fast and makes for a quicker rate of spread,” said BCWS.
  The fire is burning out of control and is suspected to be human caused.The Okanagan Indian Band (O
  
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• Extreme fire behaviour expected as Pear Lake wildfire grows to 90,475 hectares

  01-08-2026 19:22 via abbynews.com
  
  Extreme fire behaviour is expected in the Big Bar complex of fires on Saturday (Aug. 1), with a cold front passing over the Southern Interior and Cariboo regions bringing wind gusts of up to 40-45 km/hr or higher.
  As of Saturday morning, the Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton was estimated at 90,475 hectares. The Rim Lake wildfire to the east was estimated at 4,338 hectares, and the French Bar Creek wildfire to the west was estimated at 29,923 hectares.
  “The weather systems driving this cold
  
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• Extreme fire behaviour expected as Pear Lake wildfire grows to 103,921 hectares

  01-08-2026 19:22 via abbynews.com
  
  Extreme fire behaviour is expected in the Big Bar complex of fires on Saturday (Aug. 1), with a cold front passing over the Southern Interior and Cariboo regions bringing wind gusts of up to 40-45 km/hr or higher.
  As of Saturday morning, the Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton was estimated at 103,921 hectares. The Rim Lake wildfire to the east was estimated at 4,338 hectares, and the French Bar Creek wildfire to the west was estimated at 29,993 hectares.
  “The weather systems driving this cold
  
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• Felker Lake wildfire remains out of control in South Cariboo

  01-08-2026 19:03 via abbynews.com
  
  The Felker wildfire south of Williams Lake sits at 4,217 hectares as of Saturday, Aug. 1.​BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continues to respond to the blaze with ground crews, local contract crews, heavy equipment operators, fire departments and aviation resources.
  ​It includes 144 firefighters, an incident management team, nine helicopters, 25 pieces of heavy equipment and 16 structure protection personnel.
  ​BCWS said objectives are responder and public safety, and the protection of
  
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• UPDATE: Wildfire near Westside Road grows to 100 hectares, evacuation alerts in place

  01-08-2026 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: AUG 1, 8:04 a.m.
  The Wildfire burning off Westside Road near Vernon has grown overnight and is now approximately 100 hectares, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).Discovered Friday night on July 31, the fire is burning near the Okanagan Indian Band.The Okanagan Indian Band issued an evacuation alert earlier in the day for a number of properties along Bonneau Road, Pebble Park Lane, Louis Road, properties along any roads north of Westside Road between Bonneau and Komasket Road.The ale
  
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• UPDATE: Wildfire near Westside Road grows to 100 hectares, evacuation alerts expanded

  01-08-2026 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 9:09 a.m.
  The Okanagan Indian Band, in recommendation of BC Wildfire Service, has expanded its evacuation alert.
  The extension of affected properties includes the following areas: West of Six Mile Road, North of Westside Road to Mary Emeralds Bay Road. It also includes and is not limited to Royal Road, Marchand Road, Pebble Park Lane, Louis Road and all other properties that access off Westside Road within the mapped area.
  This includes the following properties:
  Properties along Bonneau R
  
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• UPDATE: Evacuation alerts issued after 10-hectare wildfire sparks off Westside Road near Vernon

  01-08-2026 15:32 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 6:42 A.M.:
  The Okanagan Indian Band’s Emergency Operations Centre, based on BC Wildfire Service recommendation has issued an Evacuation Alert for the following properties:
  * Properties along Bonneau Road
  * Properties along Pebble Park Lane
  * Properties along Louis Road
  * Properties along any roads north of Westside Road between Bonneau Road and Komasket Road
  * 11454 Westside Road
  * 11450 Westside Road
  * 11452 Westside Road
  * 11458 Westside Road
  * 11486 Westside Ro
  
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• UPDATE: 10-hectare wildfire sparks off Westside Road near Vernon

  01-08-2026 15:32 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 6:07 A.M.:
  The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) and BC Wildfire Services (BCWS)crews are battling a wildfire off Westside Road.
  The Bradley Creek Fire (K41351) broke out Friday evening, July 31, and is listed Saturday, Aug. 1, as 10 hectares in size and classified as under control on the BCWS website.
  Out of control is defined as a a wildfire spreading or anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter or control line.
  OKIB has been providing updates to its members on soc
  
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• COLUMN: Keeping energy affordable takes focus—and commitment

  01-08-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  For most British Columbians, energy affordability isn’t that hard to define―it’s being able to pay your energy bill without having to compromise on other necessities. But delivering that outcome reliably, safely and over the long term is anything but simple.
  At a time when many families and businesses are feeling stretched, we know even modest bill increases can have real consequences at the kitchen table and on the bottom line.
  At FortisBC, affordability is not a standalone in
  
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• Clinton man helps feed firefighters, witnesses fire 

  01-08-2026 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  When the Pear Lake fire reached Clinton on Friday, July 24, Tim Green was one of the handful of residents who stayed behind.A recent Langley transplant, Green moved to Clinton in June after falling in love with the village. A heavy equipment operator and former cook by trade, he said he was looking for a quiet life for him and his wife and Clinton fit the bill.“This is the kind of lifestyle (me and my wife) want. Nice, peaceful, quiet,” Green said. “The people in Clinton have b
  
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• 10-hectare wildfire sparks off Westside Road near Vernon

  01-08-2026 10:18 via abbynews.com
  
  A 10-hectare wildfire is burning north of Westside Road in the Bradley Creek area.
  The blaze was first reported on July 31, however, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) updated information regarding the incident at 2 a.m. Aug. 1.
  The out-of-control wildfire is expected to spread beyond the current perimeter and is believed to be human-caused.
  On Friday, BCWS warned that weather conditions over the long weekend could increase the hazard of wildfires and lead to challenging conditions for those fightin
  
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• Changing weather conditions could mean challenging weekend on fire front

  01-08-2026 02:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is warning that weather conditions over the long weekend could increase the hazard of wildfires and leading to challenging conditions for those fighting them.
  A cold front is forecast to move across much of British Columbia this weekend, bringing thunderstorms and strong, gusty winds. By the time this activity reaches the Southern Interior, it will come with little or no rainfall.
  Due to hot and dry conditions and continued drought, fuels are increasingly susceptib
  
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• B.C. Conservative leader talks future plans, but first needs a seat in the legislature

  01-08-2026 02:32 via abbynews.com
  
  It’s been two months since Kerry-Lynne Findlay was elected as the newest leader of the Conservative Party of B.C. with the ultimate goal of one day becoming premier.
  Before becoming premier Findlay has her sights set on a more immediate goal: a seat in the legislature.
  “Being a trial lawyer by background, I would love to get into the debate on the floor of the legislature. I would love to be across the aisle from Premier (David) Eby, and it is my intention to lead my team in that deb
  
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• Vancouver Canucks lend Fin, er, hand at OKIB Hockey School in Vernon

  01-08-2026 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL) have plenty of fans among elders and members of the Okanagan Indian Band.
  Chief Dan Wilson tells the story of visiting his grandmother Sophie Wilson’s home when a Canucks game was on TV, and he’d get shushed by grandma if he had the audacity to chat with her while the game was on.
  “Had to wait for the commercial,” laughed Wilson. “If I talked to her during the game, I’d get scolded.”
  OKIB staffer
  
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• Abbotsford raises fire danger to high ahead of long weekend

  01-08-2026 00:33 via abbynews.com
  
  The City of Abbotsford has responded to recent warm temperatures by increasing the fire danger rating ahead of the long weekend.
  The local rating now sits at high, which is used to indicate that forest fuels are very dry and the risk of new fires is serious.Anyone planning to enjoy the many forested trails throughout the area is encouraged to use extreme caution so as to not start another blaze.
  There are already approximately 115 active wildfires throughout the province, including the large Bru
  
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