Set against BC's other villages and towns under 2,000 people, from BC's public records, updated Nov 10, 2026.
Evacuations: 2 orders to leave since April 2017 (fire). The latest order in June 2026.
Wildfire: the 2nd most land burned since 1996 of BC's 48 villages and towns under 2,000 people. 59% of its land, compared with 0% in a typical village or town that size.
Emergency care: the nearest emergency department open around the clock is in Lillooet, 57 km away in a straight line. The one nearer, in Lytton, has no hours on HealthLink BC's list: call ahead.