A wildfire in Lions Bay, British Columbia, has prompted an evacuation alert for residents in parts of the community as authorities continue monitoring the situation and assessing the potential threat to homes and properties.
According to EmergencyInfoBC, the Village of Lions Bay issued an evacuation alert affecting approximately 30 properties along Oceanview Road and Kelvin Grove Road. The alert was initially issued on Friday, August 21, and remained active following an update on Sunday, August 23.
The evacuation alert means residents in the affected area should be prepared to leave at short notice if conditions deteriorate or authorities determine that an evacuation order is necessary.
The Village of Lions Bay has urged residents to remain informed and keep up with official emergency notifications as crews and authorities monitor the wildfire situation.
Lions Bay Fire and Evacuation Alert
The current alert is specifically associated with a wildfire, according to the provincial emergency information system. EmergencyInfoBC lists the incident as an active emergency issued by the Village of Lions Bay, with Oceanview and Kelvin Grove roads identified as the affected areas.
An evacuation alert is different from an evacuation order. Residents under an alert are not necessarily required to leave immediately, but they should be prepared to evacuate quickly if an order is issued.
People living in or near the affected area are encouraged to prepare essential items, including medications, important documents, pets and other necessities, so they can leave without delay if conditions change.
The Lions Bay Fire Hall is located on Centre Road and serves the local community. Lions Bay Fire Hall
Fire Crews Monitoring the Situation
The wildfire comes during an exceptionally active 2026 wildfire season in British Columbia. The province has experienced numerous significant fires this summer, resulting in evacuation orders and alerts affecting communities across several regions.
EmergencyInfoBC continues to maintain a live list of active emergencies, including wildfire evacuation information issued by municipalities and regional authorities.
A provincewide wildfire map is also available through Global News, showing active fires, wildfire perimeters and evacuation orders and alerts.
For Lions Bay residents, the most important information remains the official evacuation guidance issued by the Village and provincial emergency authorities.
At this stage, the available official information does not indicate that the entire Village of Lions Bay has been placed under an evacuation order. The alert is focused on the specified Oceanview and Kelvin Grove roads area.
There are also no confirmed reports in the sources reviewed of deaths or serious injuries associated with the Lions Bay wildfire.
Residents should avoid relying on unverified social-media reports for evacuation information. Emergency conditions can change quickly, particularly when wind, dry vegetation or other weather conditions influence wildfire behaviour.
The Village’s emergency notification system, Alertable, is designed to provide residents with important information during emergencies and allow authorities to communicate updates quickly.
Anyone who receives an evacuation order should leave immediately and follow the designated directions provided by emergency officials.
The Lions Bay fire remains an active concern in British Columbia, with an evacuation alert affecting approximately 30 properties along Oceanview and Kelvin Grove roads. Residents are being urged to stay informed, prepare to leave if necessary and follow official instructions as firefighters and emergency authorities continue monitoring the wildfire.