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Pear Lake wildfire reaches 160,315 hectares near Clinton
The Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton, British Columbia, is estimated to cover 160,315 hectares and remains classified as out of control as of Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
In response to the ongoing emergency, the Clinton post office is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, August 19. Residents are advised that mail delivery may face backlogs and that postal services could be disrupted or closed without notice due to the active evacuation alert in the area.
A Resiliency Centre has been established at the Clinton Curling Club, operating from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The centre provides essential supplies including N95 masks, bottled water, food packages, and cleaning supplies, alongside support services for mental health.
Entities
BC Wildfire Service · Clinton · Clinton Curling Club · Clinton post office · Pear Lake Wildfire
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] The Pear Lake wildfire is estimated at 160,315 hectares. agassizharrisonobserver.com · lakecowichangazette.com · todayinbc.com · vancouverislandfreedaily.com · abbynews.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Pear Lake wildfire is burning out of control. agassizharrisonobserver.com · lakecowichangazette.com · todayinbc.com · vancouverislandfreedaily.com · abbynews.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] A Resiliency Centre has been established at the Clinton Curling Club. agassizharrisonobserver.com · lakecowichangazette.com · todayinbc.com · vancouverislandfreedaily.com · abbynews.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Clinton post office is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, August 19. agassizharrisonobserver.com · lakecowichangazette.com · todayinbc.com · vancouverislandfreedaily.com · abbynews.com · +4 more