Thompson-Nicola, Electoral Area J (Copper Desert Country)
Set against BC's other rural areas, from BC's public records, updated Nov 10, 2026.
Evacuations: 5 orders to leave since April 2017 (fire). The latest order in July 2023.
Wildfire: the 4th most land burned since 1996 of BC's 159 rural electoral areas. 42% of its land, compared with 2% in a typical rural area.
Emergency care: the nearest emergency department open around the clock is in Kamloops, 37 km away in a straight line. The one nearer, in Ashcroft, keeps set hours (Mon 08:00 - 20:00, and so on).