Ainslie Creek wildfire, pictured on July 24, 2026. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
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Ainslie Creek wildfire
Jul 25, 2026 | 9:51 AM
MERRITT — The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issued an Evacuation Order on more than 60 properties in response to the growing Ainslie Creek wildfire.
TNRD officials said the Oder is in effect for 61 addressed properties in Electoral Areas “I” (Blue Sky Country) and “N” (Beautiful Nicola Valley – South). The Order covers the following properties:
- All addressed properties West of Spius Creek including Petit Creek Road and Prospect Creek Forest Service Road
- 2145 to 2500 Cleasby Road
- 3141 to 3700 Cummings Road
- 3725 to 3816 Davidson Road
- 3425 to 3455 D’Easum Road
- 3605 and 3685 Jack Swartz Forest Service Road
- 2728 to 3901 Petit Creek Road
- 3020 to 4024 Prospect Creek Forest Service Road
- All properties highlighted in this map.
“If you are in the described area, you must leave immediately. A person must not enter the Evacuation Order area for purposes of residing, occupying, or visiting the area,” said the TNRD.
