Wildfire

Evacuation Alert issued for Kelly Lake area

Updated on

July 18, 2026
1:45 pm

Current situation

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for properties in Electoral Area B in the Kelly Lake area due to the Pear Lake wildfire (C40983). Anyone in the affected area must be ready to leave on short notice.

The Thompson-Regional District has also issued an Evacuation Alert for an adjoining area.

Map showing the Evacuation Alert area, which includes the following addressed properties: 100, 220, 280, 340, and 400 Pear Lake Rd; and 560, 650, 805, 865, and 975 Pavilion-Clinton Rd.

BC Wildfire Service information

Fire name: Pear Lake (C40983)

Fire location: East of Pear Lake

Stage: Out of control

Understanding emergency events

Evacuation stages

Evacuation Alert

Be ready to leave on short notice.

Evacuation Order

You are at risk. Leave the area immediately.

Evacuation Rescind

The threat to life and safety has passed.

Tactical Evacuation

A sudden threat to life requires immediate action. There is no time to prepare or issue written warnings. Local emergency responders coordinate the evacuation. Follow the advice and direction of authorities.