Firefighters continued operations through the night to contain a wind-driven wildfire above the village of Pemberton, while evacuation measures remained in place amid a broader provincial uptick in fire activity.
Local response and current conditions
The BC Wildfire Service reported progress on the small but active Signal Hill fire, which has burned about 38 hectares. Crews kept a sustained response overnight and officials said the current behaviour of the fire is not pushing directly toward the village of roughly 3,400 residents.
Local authorities have maintained an evacuation order for One Mile Lake Park. Other portions of Pemberton and nearby areas remain under an evacuation alert, meaning residents should be prepared to leave on short notice.
Compounding activity across the Interior
Separately, the Brunswick complex of fires near Boston Bar in the southern Interior prompted fresh evacuation orders on Thursday, including orders for the townsite. Fire behaviour in that area has been influenced by hot, dry weather and gusty winds.
Provincial fire officials have noted multiple recent starts tied to dry lightning. In response, several jurisdictions have imposed fire bans as a precaution while crews prioritise protection of communities and infrastructure.
What residents should know
- Evacuation order: immediate departure required from One Mile Lake Park (Pemberton).
- Evacuation alert: other parts of Pemberton and surrounding areas — residents should prepare to leave and monitor local updates.
- Brunswick complex: new evacuation orders include parts of the Boston Bar townsite.
The BC Wildfire Service has continued aerial and ground operations where conditions allow. Officials have indicated there are currently no reports of structures being threatened in Pemberton, and they do not expect the existing orders and alerts to change in the short term given current fire behaviour.
| Location | Fire name/complex | Size / status | Public orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton | Signal Hill | 38 hectares; crews working overnight | Evacuation order (One Mile Lake Park); evacuation alert (other areas) |
| Boston Bar area | Brunswick complex | Active; wind-driven | New evacuation orders including townsite |
As the region faces a stretch of hot weather, officials continue to stress caution. The recent string of lightning-caused starts underlines the volatility of conditions this season.
Residents are advised to follow updates from the Village of Pemberton, BC Wildfire Service and local emergency management agencies. Those under alerts should prepare an emergency kit, confirm evacuation routes and make plans for pets and vulnerable household members. Where evacuation orders are in effect, people must leave immediately and follow directions from local authorities.
InfoRadar will continue to monitor official releases and will publish updates as new information becomes available.
