Coquihalla (FVRD) – An Evacuation Order has been issued by the Fraser Valley Regional District due to immediate danger to life safety caused by the Mine Creek Wildfire in the Coquihalla Summit area.
EOC Public Information Line at 778-704-0400
Further information will be issued as it becomes available. Please visit fvrd.ca/EOC or
https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRD for updates.
This Evacuation Order is effective as of 6:00 pm on September 4, 2025, and is in effect for the following areas:
The lands identified below located at or near the Coquihalla Summit area of BC Highway 5:
Coquihalla Summit Snowmobile Club site, Tulameen Forest Service Road
Coquihalla Lakes Lodge, 35600 Coquihalla Lakes Rd
YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY
A person must not enter the areas identified above and in the attached map for purposes of residing, occupying or visiting.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
· If you have homeowner, business or tenant insurance, contact your insurance provider to arrange for living expenses such as accommodation and food.
· Close all windows and doors.
· Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
· Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbor or someone needing transportation. Do take travel trailers if they can be used to shelter your household members.
· Take critical items (e.g., medicine, wallet, insurance policy number/contact) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
· Receive FVRD emergency alerts by downloading Alertable on your mobile device, or registering to receive critical alerts by text, email, or phone at fvrd.ca/alerts
