For Immediate Release

EVACUATION ALERT UPGRADED TO ORDER – NAHATLATCH AND NORTH BOOTHROYD AREA

July 8, 2026 - 6:45 PM - Whereas a state of local emergency was declared on July 4, 2026, by the Fraser Valley Regional District pursuant to Section 95 of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act due to the Brunswick Creek Wildfire (V10742) and Ainslie Creek Wildfire (V10755) within the jurisdiction of the Fraser Valley Regional District;

And pursuant to Section 107 (1)(c) of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act;

Electoral Area A – Nahatlatch and North Boothroyd Area

The previously issued Evacuation Alert has been upgraded to an Evacuation Order [PDF - 764 KB] for the Nahatlatch and North Bend area due to immediate danger to life and safety caused by Wildfire.

This Evacuation Order is effective as of July 8, 2026, at 6:45pm and is in effect for the areas listed in the Evacuation Order [PDF - 764 KB].

Evacuation Orders and Alerts apply only to lands within Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Areas. Evacuation notices for First Nations communities are issued by the respective First Nations. 

IF YOU ARE IN THE EVACUATION ORDER AREA YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA

A person must not enter the evacuation order areas identified above and in the attached map for purposes of residing, occupying or visiting.

Despite the above, the following persons may enter and temporarily occupy the area described in this order for the purposes of responding to the emergency, preparation for general return. This order does not apply to:

• Fraser Valley Regional District staff and contractors;
• Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail staff and contractors;
• Canadian National Railway Company staff and contractors;
• BC Wildfire Service staff and contractors.

The EOC Director with FVRD may, in writing, authorize a person or class of persons to enter and temporarily occupy the area described in this order for the purposes ofresponse to the emergency, preparation for general return, etc.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

• If you have homeowners’ or tenants’ insurance, contact your insurance provider to arrange for living expenses such as accommodation and food.
• Close all windows and doors.
• Close gates (latch) but do not lock. Firefighters may require access to implement structure protection.
• Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbor or someone needing transportation. Take travel trailers if they can be used to shelter your household members.
• Take critical items (e.g., medicine, wallet, insurance policy number/contact.
• Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
• Evacuate south via Highway 1 or follow the directions of first responders.
  
  

EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES:

You are not required to attend an evacuee reception centre. If you need assistance from ESS to meet your basic needs:

How to access ESS supports:

• Cultural Welcoming Centre: In-person help for any evacuee at Shxwhá:y Village, 44680 Schweyey Road, Chilliwack.
• BC Evacuee Helpline: 1-800-387-4258. Staff can guide you through registration, complete your needs assessment, and answer questions about your evacuation.
• Self-Service: A fully digital option. Here you can create a profile and complete a needs assessment using the Evacuee Registration & Assistance tool.
• If you live in a First Nation community, please look to your community leadership for information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Further information will be issued as it becomes available. Please visit fvrd.ca/EOC or Facebook for updates and EOC operating hours.  If you need assistance to evacuate, contact neighbours leaving the area or 9-1-1.

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Media contact:

FVRD Communications
778-704-0400
EOC.COMMUNICATIONS@fvrd.ca