Kookipi Creek Wildfire
The FVRD is in the preliminary stages of recovery planning.
Table of Contents
Helpful Information
Re-entry Guide
The Re-entry Guide contains important safety information and a list of useful contacts and resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information, please click the button below to visit our FAQ page.
BC Wildfire Service
For the most current information on the status of wildfires, visit the BC Wildfire Map. Click here for a helpful video on how to use the map.
Mental Health Resources
Red Cross Resources
- Fire Recovery Guide [PDF - 213 KB]
- Friendly Calls Program [PDF - 1 MB]
- Guidebook For Wellbeing in Recovery [PDF - 293 KB]
- Guide to Recovery Parents and Caregivers [PDF - 922 KB]
Evacuation Orders & Alerts
Area A
- Evacuation Alert - Rescind September 28, 2023 [PDF - 429 KB]
- The State of Local Emergency has ended
- The Emergency Operations Centre has stood down
Updates
October 16, 2023
2023 Wildfires Could Impact 2024 Property Assessments: If you own property in British Columbia and have property impacted by the 2023 wildfires, BC Assessments wants to connect with you before October 31, 2023. BC Assessment is available toll-free at 1-866-825-8322 or online at bcassessment.ca. As per the Assessment Act, 2024 property assessments in British Columbia are based on their market values as of July 1, 2023, and their physical condition and permitted use as of October 31, 2023. For more information on property assessment impacts for wildfires and extreme weather events, visit bcassesssment.ca/weather or see the BC Assessment News Story.
Kookipi Creek Wildfire Classsification: BC Wildfire Service has changed the classification of the Kookipi Creek wildfire to “under control”. Visit BC Wildfire Service for further information.
September 28 - 11:00 am
The Evacuation ALERT issued on September 8, 2023 at 2pm, by the Fraser Valley Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for the areas north of Hannah Lake in Nahatlatch Park including the Rivers Edge Cabins, and areas on the south fire boundary along Chaumox Road and Nahalatch FSR, including the Washtock Family Farm and Campground has been rescinded based on the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
While the Evacuation Alert is being rescinded, the danger may reoccur (caused by new ignitions, lightning strikes, or a change in the prevailing winds, for example) and an Evacuation Alert or an Evacuation Order may need to be issued. BCWS will continue to operate in the area until the wildfire is contained, and there may be BCWS service members and helicopters active in the area. Please continue to monitor weather reports, slope stability, and heavy rains.
View the Evacuation Alert - Rescind. [PDF - 429 KB]
September 22 - 4:00 pm
The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) is deactivating the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) as we move into the Recovery phase for the Kookipi Creek Wildfire.
The FVRD Emergency Management Department will continue to work with the Emergency Support Services Program (ESS), Emergency Management BC (EMBC), and the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) in monitoring the Kookipi Creek Wildfire. The fire behavior has been reduced in all areas of the Kookipi Creek fire following recent rain, lower temperatures, and higher relative humidity. A fall-like, wet pattern is predicted to start early next week when more significant rainfall is expected in all areas of the Coastal Fire Centre.
BC Wildfire Service is the agency responsible for wildfires throughout FVRD. With the EOC deactivating, the public information phone line is no longer available for calls or messages. If you have questions or are looking for support regarding the Kookipi Creek Wildfire, all emergency calls should dial 9-1-1; for non-emergency related inquiries, don't hesitate to get in touch with the FVRD Emergency Management Department at 604-702-5072 or by email at eoc.recovery@fvrd.ca. Please direct any questions regarding BCWS to BCWS.COFCInformationOfficer@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 250-951-4209.
The FVRD encourages residents to sign up for public emergency notifications with Alertable. Visit fvrd.ca/alerts to sign up to receive telephone, email, text, and smart speaker notifications and download the mobile app.
September 21 - 2:00 pm
BC Wildfire Service continues to operate in the area to protect structures, and there are currently 56 personnel, three helicopters, and five heavy equipment working to contain this wildfire. Read the full update.
September 6 - 12 noon
September 5 - 6:00 pm
September 4 - 2:00 pm
September 3 - 2:30 pm
September 2 - 1:30 pm
September 1 - 3:30 pm
August 31 - 3:30 pm
August 30 - 3:30 pm
August 29 - 3:30 pm
Update by BC Wildfire for Canyon Creek
August 28 - 11:30 am
Aug 27 – 4:25 pm
There are currently no changes to the existing Evacuation Orders and Alerts.
During an Evacuation Order, evacuees should do the following:
- Leave the area immediately. Choosing to remain in the area puts yourself and others in danger.
There are risks and dangers of not evacuating. Receiving an Evacuation Order can be an emotional experience. You may be reluctant to leave your home and community.
However, choosing to remain or return to an area that is under an Evacuation Order puts yourself, your family, and first responders in danger:
- Evacuation routes can change or become impassible
- Services, utilities and businesses that you rely on daily may be shut down
- Help may not be able to reach an evacuated area because of a risk to their own safety or access is blocked
The FVRD Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) is open daily as we continue to monitor the Kookipi Wildfire. The EOC information phone line is available from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm by calling 778-704-0400. If calling after hours, please leave a message with your name, phone number, and address.
The FVRD continues to provide additional security to support the RCMP with enhanced monitoring of properties in the evacuation area.
The FVRD EOC has been making best efforts to contact owners with confirmed structure loss. If you have not received a call from the FVRD Emergency Operations Centre, and know your property, has been impacted please reach out to us by telephone at 778-704-0400.
Please sign up for Alertable to receive emergency notifications. If you only have a landline, you can still sign up for Alerts. Please contact us on the FVRD EOC information line at 778-704-0400 if you require assistance.
For the latest updates from BC Wildfire visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status
Aug 27 - 11:15 am
Information from BC Wildfire Service this morning: “North of Hannah Lake, heavy equipment will establish a control line above properties in the area and prevent any southward spread. As visibility allows, aircraft will support guard construction by cooling hot spots with water. Structure protection personnel have triaged the Hannah Lake area and will set up apparatuses today.”
For the latest updates from BC Wildfire visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status
Aug 26 – 5:00 pm
There are currently no changes to the existing Evacuation Orders and Alerts.
The FVRD Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) is open daily as we continue to monitor the situation. The EOC information phone line is available from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm by calling 778-704-0400. If calling after hours, please leave a message with your name, phone number, and address.
The FVRD EOC has been making best efforts to contact owners with confirmed structure loss. If you have not received a call from the FVRD Emergency Operations Centre, and know your property has been impacted, please reach out to us by telephone at 778-704-0400.
The FVRD continues to provide additional security to support the RCMP with enhanced monitoring of properties in the evacuation area.
Please sign up for Alertable to receive emergency notifications. If you only have a landline, you can still sign up for Alerts. Please contact us on the FVRD EOC information line at 778-704-0400 if you require assistance.
For the latest updates from BC Wildfire visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status
Aug 25 – 6:00 pm
There are currently no changes to the existing Evacuation Orders and Alerts.
FVRD ambassadors were in Boston Bar and North Bend communities today, connecting with residents door-to-door. The ambassadors handed out masks, provided air purifiers where needed, and connected residents with essential resources.
The FVRD Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) will be open over the weekend. The EOC information phone line is available from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm by calling 778-704-0400. If calling after hours, please leave a message with your name, phone number, and address.
The FVRD continues to provide additional security to support the RCMP with enhanced monitoring of properties in the evacuation area.
Residents in the affected areas may see and hear workers from a variety of agencies performing tasks to stabilize community infrastructure. The BC Wildfire Service continues to use the Boston Bar airstrip.
For the latest updates from BC Wildfire, visit https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map
Aug 24 - 5:00 pm
FVRD ambassadors were in the communities of Boston Bar and North Bend today connecting with residents door-to-door, handing out masks, and connecting them with important resources.
Throughout the region, widespread smoke from wildfires is expected to continue.
The FVRD continues to fund additional security to support the RCMP with enhanced monitoring of properties in the evacuation zone.
There are currently no changes to the existing Evacuation Orders and Alerts.
For the latest updates from BC Wildfire, visit https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map
Aug 23 - 3:00 pm
FVRD ambassadors are in the communities of Boston Bar and North Bend today and Thursday connecting with residents door-to-door, handing out masks, and connecting them with important resources.
The FVRD continues to fund additional security to support the RCMP with enhanced monitoring of properties in the evacuation zone.
There are currently no changes to the existing Evacuation Orders and Alerts.
For the most current information on the status of wildfires, visit the BC Wildfire Map.