# British Columbia fire safety injunctions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/british-columbia-fire-safety-injunctions
> Updated: 2026-07-27T17:33:35.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

On July 4, 2026, the British Columbia Court of Appeal upheld an injunction that required the Okanagan Indian Band to continue providing fire‑protection services at Parker Cove, affirming the band’s role in local fire safety.

Later in the month, on July 27, 2026, the province sought an injunction to evict the Fairview homeless encampment in Penticton, arguing that repeated fires—about 80 in the past year and a recent blaze that destroyed a structure and closed Highway 97—created a serious fire‑hazard risk. The case was heard in the Penticton Supreme Court, with no ruling issued at that time.

Both actions illustrate the provincial government’s use of court‑ordered injunctions to manage fire‑related public safety concerns in different communities across British Columbia.

## Claims

- The Province of British Columbia filed an application to evict residents of the Fairview homeless encampment in Penticton. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The eviction case resumed in Penticton Supreme Court on July 27, 2026, before Justice Briana Hardwick. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Pentiction fire chief reported about 80 fires at the Fairview encampment in the previous year. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- A fire on July 26, 2026 destroyed a structure at the encampment and forced Highway 97 to close. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The government argues the eviction will increase the likelihood that residents avoid grievous bodily harm or death from fires. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The injunction sought targets the Ministry of Transportation’s easement, not a blanket ban on camping in city parks. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- No court decision has been rendered on the eviction request as of the latest hearing. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-27: British Columbia seeks eviction of Penticton Fairview homeless encampment

BC government seeks court order to evict the Fairview homeless encampment in Penticton, citing fire risks after a July 26 blaze; trial resumed July 27, no decision yet.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/british-columbia-seeks-eviction-of-penticton-fairview-homeless-encampment

### 2026-07-04: BC Court of Appeal Upholds Injunction Keeping Okanagan Indian Band Providing Fire Protection at Parker Cove

BC Court of Appeal upheld an injunction requiring the Okanagan Indian Band to maintain fire protection for Parker Cove after a $235,000 invoice dispute, with a trial set for 2027.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bc-court-of-appeal-upholds-injunction-keeping-okanagan-indian-band-providing-fire-protection-at-park

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