Community Update: Bradley Creek Wildfire Evacuation Order Partial Rescind

Effective 1700 Hours, September 4th, 2026, the Evacuation Order for an area of the K41351 Bradley Creek Wildland Fire has been RESCINDED.

For non band member households, please contact your landlord or property manager prior to ensure the property is ready for your return.

The Evacuation Order Rescind is in effect for properties in green on the map in the OKIB IR 1 reserve:

Goat Trail Road except #5 and #175 shown in red	Sqareilks Road except properties shown in red
Louies Lane except #1 #7 and #43 shown in red	Bunny Path Lane except #11 shown in red
Laverman Drive except #17 shown in red	Jennys Lane Drive
180 Irish Creek Road	740 St Annes Road
All remaining properties on Abel Cove Road	12190 Westside Road

Please see the attached map

Overview Map

Abel Cove Road

Old Mill Site area / Sqarielks Road

Louis Estates area

Irish Creek Road

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.

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.