DAILY INTELLIGENCE LOG

STRUCTURE DEFENCE

British Columbia & Alberta

Friday, July 31, 2026

Information current as of approximately 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time.

Wildfire conditions, evacuation boundaries, transportation access and restrictions can change quickly. Instructions from the responsible local government, First Nation, emergency authority or transportation agency always take priority.

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OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT

NEW AND EXPANDED EVACUATION ACTIONS IN THE LILLOOET–PEMBERTON CORRIDOR ADD TO CONTINUING PRESSURE ACROSS THE SOUTHERN INTERIOR

Here’s what we know:

The most significant change since yesterday is an expansion of evacuation action within the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District.

An Evacuation Order now includes areas around Lillooet Lake Lodge, Lillooet Lake Estates, Strawberry Point, Heather Jean Estates, Twin One Creek Recreation Site and the In-Shuck-Ch Forest Service Road.

The Texas Creek Evacuation Alert south of Lillooet was also expanded Thursday. A separate Texas Creek Road area Alert is now listed by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

Additional new Alerts were issued in the Cariboo for Fiftynine Creek–Pear Lake Fire Areas 3 and 4.

Elsewhere:

• The Logan Lake acreage area remains under Evacuation Alert.

• Multiple Evacuation Orders remain active around Clinton, 70 Mile House and the wider Big Bar wildfire environment.

• French Bar and Felker Fire Area 2 remain under Evacuation Order.

• The Fraser Canyon remains under multiple Evacuation Orders and Alerts.

• Highway 1 remains closed north of Hells Gate because of wildfire activity close to the highway.

• Lytton First Nation continues to list an Evacuation Order for Kitzowitz IR 20ea and an Alert for Nesikep IR 6 on the west side of the Fraser River.

• Alberta continues to list no Wildfires of Note.

Here’s what we’re watching:

• Further changes in the Lillooet Lake, In-Shuck-Ch and Texas Creek areas

• Evacuation expansion toward additional properties, recreation sites or First Nations jurisdictions

• Changes around Logan Lake, Clinton and 70 Mile House

• French Bar, Felker and Fiftynine Creek evacuation status

• Highway 1 reopening criteria through the Fraser Canyon

• Fire behaviour during today’s heat

• Wind, showers and possible lightning during the weekend weather transition

Here’s why it matters:

The wildfire situation remains geographically dispersed and operationally complex.

New evacuation action is occurring while longstanding Orders remain active elsewhere. Residents should rely on the mapped status of their exact property rather than general references to a community or region.

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TODAY’S CONDITIONS

LILLOOET, TEXAS CREEK AND THE LILLOOET LAKE CORRIDOR

Here’s what we know:

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District currently lists Evacuation Orders for:

• Electoral Area C around Lillooet Lake Lodge, Lillooet Lake Estates, Strawberry Point, Heather Jean Estates, Twin One Creek Recreation Site and the In-Shuck-Ch Forest Service Road

• Electoral Area B

• Electoral Area A in the South Chilcotin Mountains area

Evacuation Alerts are also active for:

• The expanded Texas Creek area

• Lizzie Bay and Driftwood Bay recreation sites

• Areas near Jones Creek, Carpenter Lake, Gold Bridge and Downton Lake

The Texas Creek evacuation environment involves rural roads, scattered properties and travel corridors south of Lillooet. Lytton First Nation also continues to manage separate evacuation action within its jurisdiction.

Here’s what we’re watching:

• Further expansion or reduction of the Electoral Area C Order

• Access along the In-Shuck-Ch Forest Service Road

• Changes affecting Lillooet Lake communities and recreation sites

• The Riley Creek wildfire and associated Texas Creek Alerts

• First Nations evacuation information

• Highway and rural-road access

• Confirmed structure, utility or communications impacts

Here’s why it matters:

These areas include remote properties, recreation sites and roads where evacuation may require more time than in an urban community.

Anyone under Alert should address transportation, fuel, medications, pets, livestock and communication needs before conditions change.

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BIG BAR, CLINTON AND 70 MILE HOUSE

Here’s what we know:

Multiple Evacuation Orders remain active across the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, including:

• Rose Road and Clinton-Loon Lake Forest Service Road

• Meadow Lake Road

• 70 Mile House and surrounding areas

• Spius Creek, Petit Creek Road and Prospect Creek

• Areas near Chasm Road, Highway 97 and River Lakes Forest Service Road

• Highway 97 north of Loon Lake Road

• The Black Dome Mine area

Evacuation Alerts remain active around Big Bar Road, Meadow Lake Road, Loon Lake, Green Lake, 70 Mile House and surrounding electoral areas.

A Texas Creek Road area Alert was added to the current TNRD evacuation listing Thursday.

Clinton is forecast near 32°C today. Cooler conditions near 24°C are expected Saturday, followed by a further reduction Sunday.

Here’s what we’re watching:

• Any change to the large evacuation footprint

• Highway 97 access

• Fire activity during today’s heat

• Whether weekend showers reach the active fire areas

• Lightning and holdover-fire potential

• Confirmed structure, power or communications impacts

Here’s why it matters:

Today’s heat may increase surface drying and afternoon fire activity before cooler weather arrives.

A forecast change does not automatically change evacuation status. Suppression progress, terrain, wind and safe access remain central to decisions made by emergency officials.

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LOGAN LAKE

Here’s what we know:

The Logan Lake acreage area remains under Evacuation Alert.

The current public information does not place the entire District of Logan Lake under Alert. Residents should check the official map to determine whether their exact property is included.

Logan Lake is forecast to reach approximately 33°C today.

Saturday is expected to become substantially cooler and breezier, with showers possible. Additional showers are possible Sunday.

Here’s what we’re watching:

• Expansion or rescindment of the acreage-area Alert

• Fire activity during today’s heat

• Wind ahead of meaningful rainfall

• Access for acreage properties

• Livestock, private-water and power considerations

• Any confirmed structure exposure

Here’s why it matters:

Acreage properties often require additional time to move animals, trailers and equipment.

Residents should use the Alert period for preparation without delaying departure should an Order be issued.

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CARIBOO — FRENCH BAR, FELKER AND FIFTYNINE CREEK–PEAR LAKE

Here’s what we know:

Evacuation Orders remain active for:

• French Bar Fire Area

• Felker Fire Area 2

The Cariboo Regional District added new Evacuation Alerts Thursday for:

• Fiftynine Creek–Pear Lake Fire Area 3

• Fiftynine Creek–Pear Lake Fire Area 4

Additional Alerts remain active around French Bar, Felker, Fiftynine Creek, Bowers Lake, Bonanza Creek and Lessard Lake.

The new Fiftynine Creek–Pear Lake Alerts represent an expansion of the preparedness area and should not be described as an Evacuation Order unless the responsible authority changes the designation.

Here’s what we’re watching:

• Further expansion around Fiftynine Creek–Pear Lake

• Whether French Bar or Felker Orders are downgraded

• Rural-road and forest-service-road access

• Livestock and agricultural impacts

• Private water, power and communications systems

• New lightning or holdover-fire detections

Here’s why it matters:

The Cariboo remains a multi-incident environment.

The addition of new Alert areas indicates continued concern even while some earlier evacuation areas have been reduced or lifted.

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FRASER CANYON — BOSTON BAR, NORTH BEND AND HELLS GATE

Here’s what we know:

Multiple Evacuation Orders and Alerts remain active throughout the Fraser Canyon wildfire environment.

Affected jurisdictions include the Fraser Valley Regional District and several First Nations.

Highway 1 remains closed north of Hells Gate because wildfire continues to burn close to the highway. Travellers are being directed toward alternate routes.

Boston Bar is forecast to reach approximately 34°C today before cooling to near 25°C Saturday and Sunday, with showers possible.

Here’s what we’re watching:

• Highway 1 reopening criteria

• Evacuation-boundary changes

• Boston Bar and North Bend water-system reliability

• Power, rail and communications infrastructure

• Resident and emergency-service access

• Fire response during today’s heat

• Wind associated with the weekend weather change

Here’s why it matters:

This remains an infrastructure and access emergency as well as a wildfire incident.

Highway closure, evacuation, essential-service reliability and difficult terrain can continue affecting communities even when fire growth is limited.

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SOUTHEAST BRITISH COLUMBIA

Here’s what we know:

Kimberley is forecast to reach approximately 33°C today.

Saturday remains warm near 31°C, with breezier afternoon conditions. Strong wind and very dry vegetation may remain a concern into Sunday even as temperatures decrease.

The Regional District of Central Kootenay continues to list an Evacuation Alert for the Lightning Peak Road and Highway 6 area.

Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3 fire prohibitions remain active throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

Here’s what we’re watching:

• Wind across existing wildfire areas

• Holdover fires from previous lightning

• The Lightning Peak Road and Highway 6 Alert

• Smoke and reduced visibility

• Whether meaningful precipitation accompanies the cooler weather

• New evacuation information

Here’s why it matters:

The sequence of heat followed by wind can test control lines and increase short-term fire activity.

Cooler air alone does not provide the same benefit as sustained, widespread rainfall.

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CENTRAL OKANAGAN

Here’s what we know:

No current wildfire-related Evacuation Order or Alert was identified in the Central Okanagan during this morning’s review.

Kelowna is forecast near 36°C today.

Saturday is expected to remain warm near 30°C, becoming breezier with possible showers. Cooler conditions are expected Sunday.

Here’s what we’re watching:

• Human-caused ignitions during today’s heat

• Fine-fuel drying

• Wind before weekend rainfall

• Smoke and reduced air quality

• Any renewed activity around recently active fires

• New local emergency information

Here’s why it matters:

Today represents the peak of the current heat period in the Central Okanagan.

The absence of an active evacuation area is positive, but it does not remove the potential for quick new starts in dry grass and exposed fine fuels.

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ALBERTA

Here’s what we know:

Alberta currently lists no Wildfires of Note within the Forest Protection Area.

The Rocky Mountain House Forest Area remains at Very High wildfire danger in the latest official update.

A Fire Advisory remains active across most of that forest area.

A Fire Restriction remains active within specified portions of the Municipal District of Bighorn and Mountain View County inside the Forest Protection Area. Outdoor wood fires on public land, including random camping areas, are prohibited within the restricted area.

The Calgary Forest Area reported no active wildfires in its latest update. A small lightning-caused wildfire detected July 26 was extinguished July 27.

The Whitecourt Forest Area has improved to Low wildfire danger because of cooler conditions and expected rainfall.

Rocky Mountain House is forecast near 29°C today and 34°C Saturday. Cooler, breezier and wetter conditions are expected Sunday.

Here’s what we’re watching:

• New starts in the Rocky Mountain House and Calgary forest areas

• Saturday’s heat

• Wind and rainfall timing Sunday

• Lightning outside meaningful precipitation

• Fire Advisory, Restriction or Ban changes

• Municipal wildfires outside the Forest Protection Area

Here’s why it matters:

Alberta’s current wildfire picture remains uneven.

Several northern and central regions have improved, while parts of west-central and southern Alberta remain dry enough for a new ignition to spread quickly under wind.

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ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS

HEAT AND CONSECUTIVE HOT DAYS

Here’s what we know:

Today is expected to be the warmest day of the current heat period across several priority regions.

Forecast highs include approximately:

• Logan Lake — 33°C

• Clinton — 32°C

• Boston Bar — 34°C

• Kelowna — 36°C

• Kimberley — 33°C

• Rocky Mountain House — 29°C today and 34°C Saturday

Boston Bar, Kelowna and Kimberley have experienced several consecutive days near or above 30°C.

Current forecasts do not show six uninterrupted days above 30°C across every monitored location. However, another significant warming period may return during the middle of next week.

Here’s what we’re watching:

• Afternoon fire activity

• Fine-fuel drying

• Overnight humidity recovery

• Smoke production

• Whether weekend rainfall is sufficient to interrupt the drying trend

• The potential return of temperatures in the mid-to-upper 30s next week

Here’s why it matters:

Several consecutive hot days can rapidly dry grass, needles, bark and other exposed surface fuels.

This indicates conditions that may support fire activity. It does not predict where a wildfire will start or whether an evacuation area will expand.

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RAINFALL, WIND AND LIGHTNING

Here’s what we know:

A cooler weather system is expected to cross much of southern British Columbia during the weekend.

Showers are possible around Logan Lake, Clinton, Boston Bar and Kelowna.

The timing and amount of rainfall will vary. Forecast showers should not yet be treated as a widespread or lasting reduction in wildfire conditions.

Wind is expected to increase in several regions as the weather changes.

Here’s what we’re watching:

• Whether wind arrives before meaningful rain

• Lightning outside sustained precipitation

• Thunderstorm outflow winds

• Rainfall coverage and duration

• New smoke following weekend lightning

• Control-line exposure on active fires

Here’s why it matters:

A weather transition can moderate temperatures while temporarily increasing wind-driven fire behaviour.

The order in which wind, rain and lightning arrive can be more important operationally than the forecast high temperature.

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HOLDOVER-FIRE POTENTIAL

Here’s what we know:

Lightning can ignite organic material below the surface, allowing a fire to remain concealed for several days before becoming visible.

Warmer afternoons and drying conditions can expose these holdover fires.

The Calgary Forest Area’s recently extinguished lightning-caused fire provides a current example of the need to continue watching after a storm has passed.

Here’s what we’re watching:

• Isolated smoke during afternoon heating

• New starts after apparently quiet weather

• Clusters of lightning-caused fires

• Fires in remote terrain

• Competition for Initial Attack resources

Here’s why it matters:

A lack of visible fire immediately after lightning does not confirm that no ignition occurred.

Prompt public reporting can help crews locate a holdover fire while it remains small.

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GRASS CURING AND HUMAN ACTIVITY

Here’s what we know:

Late-July grass and roadside vegetation are increasingly receptive to ignition across dry portions of British Columbia and Alberta.

The British Columbia Day long weekend will increase travel, camping, boating, off-highway vehicle use and outdoor work.

Common preventable ignition sources include:

• Trailer chains dragging on pavement

• Hot exhaust systems in dry grass

• Machinery striking rock or metal

• Improperly extinguished campfires

• Fireworks and exploding targets

• Smoking materials

• Recreational vehicles operating in cured vegetation

Here’s what we’re watching:

• Roadside and railway ignitions

• Recreation-related starts

• Equipment use in dry grass

• Increased public traffic through suppression and evacuation areas

• Compliance with restrictions and prohibitions

Here’s why it matters:

Fine-fuel fires can move quickly toward homes, outbuildings, vehicles and fences.

Preventable new starts also draw crews and aircraft away from existing incidents.

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RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS

Here’s what we know:

Category 1 campfires remain prohibited throughout the:

• Kamloops Fire Centre

• Cariboo Fire Centre

• Southeast Fire Centre

Category 2 and Category 3 open fires also remain prohibited throughout these fire centres.

The Coastal Fire Centre continues to prohibit Category 2 and Category 3 open fires throughout its jurisdiction. Category 1 campfire prohibitions remain in effect in part of the fire centre, with exceptions in specified northern and coastal districts.

A meaningful change has occurred in northern British Columbia:

• The Category 2 open-fire prohibition in the Northwest Fire Centre was rescinded effective noon July 30.

• Category 2 and Category 3 open-fire prohibitions in the Prince George Fire Centre were partially rescinded effective noon July 30, with restrictions continuing in specified districts or zones.

Alberta restrictions continue to vary by forest area, municipality, park and local jurisdiction.

No additional broad prohibition scheduled to take effect within the next 72 hours was identified during this morning’s review.

Here’s what we’re watching:

• Long-weekend restriction changes

• Local restrictions that exceed provincial requirements

• Alberta Fire Advisory, Restriction or Ban changes

• Human-caused wildfire activity

• Whether changing weather leads to further rescindments or renewed restrictions

Here’s why it matters:

Restrictions are specific to location and fire category.

A prohibition being lifted in northern British Columbia does not change the campfire bans in the Kamloops, Cariboo or Southeast Fire Centres.

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HOMEOWNER IMPLICATIONS

For residents under Evacuation Order:

• Leave immediately using the route directed by officials.

• Do not delay departure to activate sprinklers, move machinery or complete property work.

• Bring identification, medications, essential documents and communication devices.

• Follow official instructions regarding livestock, trailers and restricted roads.

For residents under Evacuation Alert:

• Confirm whether your exact property is within the mapped area.

• Keep vehicles fuelled and positioned for departure.

• Prepare transportation for pets, livestock and anyone requiring assistance.

• Confirm primary and alternate evacuation routes.

• Test pumps, generators and private water systems.

• Move easily transported combustible materials away from structures only where conditions remain safe.

For residents outside evacuation areas:

• Check the fire restrictions for the exact destination before travelling or camping.

• Remove dry debris from decks, gutters and areas immediately beside structures.

• Avoid parking or operating hot equipment in dry grass.

• Check hoses, pumps, generators and rooftop systems before urgent use.

• Monitor official information during the weekend weather transition.

These actions improve readiness. They are not predictions and cannot guarantee structure survival.

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WHAT CHANGED SINCE YESTERDAY

The most significant escalation:

• An expanded Evacuation Order was issued in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area C around Lillooet Lake Lodge, Lillooet Lake Estates, Strawberry Point, Heather Jean Estates, Twin One Creek Recreation Site and the In-Shuck-Ch Forest Service Road.

Additional evacuation changes:

• The Texas Creek Evacuation Alert south of Lillooet was expanded.

• The Thompson-Nicola Regional District added an Alert for the Texas Creek Road area.

• New Cariboo Alerts were issued for Fiftynine Creek–Pear Lake Fire Areas 3 and 4.

Continuing operational concerns:

• The Logan Lake acreage area remains under Evacuation Alert.

• Multiple Orders remain active around Clinton and 70 Mile House.

• French Bar and Felker Fire Area 2 remain under Evacuation Order.

• Multiple Fraser Canyon Orders and Alerts remain active.

• Highway 1 remains closed north of Hells Gate.

• Lytton First Nation continues to list an Order for Kitzowitz IR 20ea and an Alert for Nesikep IR 6.

• Alberta continues to list no Wildfires of Note.

Environmental change:

• Today is expected to be the hottest day of the current heat period across several southern British Columbia regions.

• Cooler but windier and more unsettled weather is expected during the weekend.

Restriction changes:

• Category 2 open-fire restrictions were reduced in parts of the Northwest and Prince George Fire Centres.

• Campfire prohibitions remain unchanged across the Kamloops, Cariboo and Southeast Fire Centres.

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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING NEXT

• The expanded Electoral Area C Evacuation Order near Lillooet Lake

• Texas Creek evacuation changes

• Logan Lake acreage-area Alert

• Clinton and 70 Mile House evacuation boundaries

• French Bar, Felker and Fiftynine Creek–Pear Lake evacuation status

• Highway 97 access

• Highway 1 reopening through the Fraser Canyon

• Boston Bar and North Bend essential-service reliability

• Fire response during today’s heat

• Weekend wind, rainfall and lightning

• Holdover-fire detections

• Newly affected communities or First Nations jurisdictions

• Confirmed structure, utility, highway, rail or communications impacts

• Alberta wildfire-danger and restriction changes

• Any restriction scheduled to take effect within the next 72 hours

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STRUCTURE DEFENCE TAKEAWAY

Here’s what we know:

New evacuation expansion in the Lillooet–Pemberton corridor is today’s most significant development.

The Big Bar–Clinton–70 Mile House environment, the Cariboo, Logan Lake and the Fraser Canyon also remain operationally significant because of continuing Orders, Alerts and transportation impacts.

Today’s heat will be followed by a cooler but potentially windy and unsettled weekend transition.

Alberta continues to report no Wildfires of Note, although elevated danger and localized restrictions remain in parts of west-central Alberta.

Here’s what we’re watching:

The next meaningful changes will involve evacuation boundaries, highway access, how existing fires respond to today’s heat and whether weekend rain arrives before or after the strongest winds.

Here’s why it matters:

Wildfire conditions remain uneven.

An evacuation area can expand in one region while restrictions are reduced elsewhere. Cooler weather can support suppression while associated winds temporarily increase operational concerns.

The appropriate response remains calm, location-specific readiness guided by the authority responsible for the exact community or property.

Wildfire resilience starts before wildfire arrives.

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SOURCES

• BC Wildfire Service

• EmergencyInfoBC

• EmergencyMapBC

• Thompson-Nicola Regional District

• Squamish-Lillooet Regional District

• Cariboo Regional District

• Fraser Valley Regional District

• Lytton First Nation

• District of Logan Lake

• Regional District of Central Kootenay

• DriveBC

• BC Wildfire Service fire prohibitions and restrictions

• Alberta Wildfire

• Alberta Wildfires of Note

• Alberta forest-area wildfire updates

• Alberta Fire Bans

• Environment and Climate Change Canada