Set against BC's other rural areas, from BC's public records, updated Nov 10, 2026.
Wildfire: tied for the 2nd most land burned since 1996 of BC's 159 rural electoral areas. 45% of its land, compared with 2% in a typical rural area.
Evacuations: 2 orders to leave since April 2017 (fire). The latest order in July 2023.
Summers: the most hot days of BC's 100 rural electoral areas with a climate station nearby. 53 days a year over 30 °C, compared with 7 in a typical rural area.