WILDFIRES – Information session for those who had to flee Pear Lake fire

Posted on August 13, 2026 in 'Loops, Wildfires // 0 Comments

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) and Village of Clinton are inviting those who remain evacuated due to the Pear Lake wildfire to attend a re-entry planning information session being held online on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at 3 p.m.

To access the Zoom link to attend the meeting, click here; to call in by phone (audio only), call: 1-855-703-8985 (Webinar ID: 829 3490 9393)

Residents in affected areas will receive an update from the BC Wildfire Service on the Pear Lake wildfire, and updates on recovery from the TNRD, Village of Clinton, and BC Hydro. Information will be provided to help residents prepare for safe re-entry when evacuation orders are lifted. Details will be provided regarding existing hazards, clean-up, recovery, and waste disposal.

The online meeting will also be recorded and uploaded to the TNRD YouTube page. To view the TNRD YouTube page, click here.

While an evacuation order remains in place for the Village of Clinton and about 449 addressed TNRD properties due to the Pear Lake wildfire, officials say residents in and around Clinton should start preparing themselves for re-entry. “Wildfire activity is diminishing in many evacuated areas due to the Pear Lake wildfire, and significant progress has been made on re-establishing infrastructure and removing hazards to allow for safe re-entry.”

The TNRD has prepared two information packages to support residents during re-entry, which can be viewed or printed by clicking the links below:

Additionally, a Resiliency Centre with supports for residents will be set up in Clinton. More information will be provided in the coming days as details on a formal Resiliency Centre are confirmed, the TNRD says.

For more information on current emergency notices, the interactive emergency map, and supports for impacted property owners, visit eoc.tnrd.ca. For updates about fire status and response for ongoing wildfires within the Thompson-Nicola region, visit the BC Wildfire Service interactive map by clicking here.