Community Update: Bradley Creek Wildfire Evacuation Order Partial Rescind

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Effective 1730 Hours (5:30pm), August 14, 2026, the Evacuation Order for an area of the K41351 Bradley Creek Wildland Fire has been RESCINDED.

Residents at these addresses in this area marked in green may return home:

12400 Westside Road12398 Westside Road
12401 Westside Road12392 Westside Road
12354 Westside Road12324 Westside Road
12354 Coyote Creek Road12356 Coyote Creek Road
12309 Westside Road12326 Westside Road
12308 Westside Road12303 Westside Road
12307 Westside Road 

Please see the attached map:

A WATER QUALITY ADVISORY REMAINS IN PLACE FOR ALL ADDRESSES ON THE OKIB WATER SYSTEM WITHIN THIS EVACUATION ORDER RESCIND AREA

Water quality advisories include specific directions depending on the type of contamination. Please follow these instructions to better protect yourself:

  • Consider boiling water for at least one minute before drinking, preparing beverages, brushing teeth, making ice, washing fruits and vegetables, preparing food, or mixing infant formula.
  • Run all cold-water taps for 5 to 10 minutes upon returning home to flush stagnant water from household plumbing.
  • Discard any ice made prior to evacuation and clean ice-making equipment before use.
  • Do not consume water that appears cloudy, discoloured, or has an unusual odour.
  • Water can continue to be used for bathing, showering, handwashing, laundry, and other household purposes.

The FNHA Advisory is attached

Residents returning home are reminded that you may be returning to an area that has been affected by a significant wildfire. Conditions may look very different from when you left, and hazards may remain on individual properties and throughout the surrounding area. Please use caution, follow any posted directions and do not enter damaged properties or areas that have been restricted.

Returning home after a wildfire

Residents returning to wildfire-affected areas should use caution. Even if your home was not directly damaged, smoke, soot, ash and other hazards may remain.

  • Check your property before entering. Watch for structural damage, damaged trees, fallen power lines, sharp debris and other hazards. Do not enter a structure that appears unstable.
  • Protect yourself during cleanup. Wear appropriate footwear, gloves and protective clothing. An N95 mask can help reduce exposure to ash, soot and fine particles.
  • Replace your furnace and/or air conditioner filter. If outdoor air quality allows, open windows and use a fan to help circulate fresh air. Professional cleaning of ducts and air-conditioning systems may also be appropriate.
  • Check food before using it. Refrigerated or frozen food may no longer be safe following an extended power outage. When in doubt, throw it out.
  • Be careful with ash and soot. Wet wiping or mopping is preferred over dry dusting, and only vacuums equipped with a HEPA filter should be used for ash.
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For information about safely returning to your home after a wildfire, please visit OKIB.ca to review the First Nations Health Authority Returning Home After a Wildfire information package.

https://fnha.ca/wp-content/uploads/migrated/Documents/FNHA-Returning-to-Your-Home-After-Wildfires.pdf

We also ask everyone returning to be mindful of their neighbours. Some homes and properties have been significantly damaged or lost, and families may be returning to very difficult circumstances. Please respect private property, avoid entering or photographing damaged properties that are not your own, and give affected families the privacy and space they need. Further updates will continue to be shared through OKIB’s official communication channels.

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