August 16, 2025 at 6 p.m.

• The Evacuation Order for 35 properties that were on order has been lifted
• The Evacuation Alert for 268 properties that were on alert has been lifted

We are pleased that the remaining residents can now return home thanks to the incredible work of the wildfire response team and those behind the scenes. 

Updated Evacuation Alert.

Updated Evacuation Order.

For more information please refer to the Public Notice.

Returning home after a wildfire can be overwhelming. The area may look different and wildfire operations are still taking place. For information on re-entering your home, visit: rdn.bc.ca/wesleyridgewildfire

Questions? View our Q & A's.

August 14, 2025 6 p.m.

Emergency Support Services Update: If you’ve been impacted by the Wesley Ridge wildfire and are under Evacuation Order, you are eligible for Emergency Support Services (ESS) until Monday, August 18 at 11 a.m. Please visit: rdn.bc.ca/wesleyridgewildfire for information.

Curbside Update: Curbside service has partially resumed in some areas affected by the Wesley Ridge wildfire Evacuation Alert. Please visit the RDN website to look up your address at rdn.bc.ca/curbside-collection to see if your collection has resumed or is still paused. 

August 8, 2025

Emergency Support Services Update: Emergency Support Services have been extended for everyone under evacuation order until Monday, August 18 at 11 a.m.

To extend your ESS supports, call the provincial ESS call center at 1-800-387-4258, go online via self-serve at https://ess.gov.bc.ca 

If you have insurance, please work with your insurance provider before seeking ESS. 

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious or distressed, support is available from the BC Mental Health Support Line at 310-6789.

August 3, 2025, 10 p.m.

The boat launch at Horne Lake Regional Park is closed as Horne Lake is being used as a water source for ongoing air support of the Wesley Ridge Wildfire. Thank you for respecting this closure so that aerial support efforts are not impeded.

July 31, 4:40 p.m.

• For wildfire status, visit the BC Wildfire website.
• For details on the Meadowood Community Park closure, see the parks alert.
• For details on the CPR Trail closure, see the parks alert.

Residents and visitors impacted by the order and alert can call the Emergency Operations Call Centre at 250-390-6538 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.