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Pear Lake fire remained out of control at 160,315 hectares on August 18, 2026

The Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton, British Columbia, was estimated at 160,315 hectares and still burning out of control on August 18. Clinton’s post office was scheduled to reopen the following day, while smoke and hotspots remained possible inside the fire perimeter.

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Event date: The fire was estimated at 160,315 hectares and burning out of control on August 18, 2026; the Clinton post office was scheduled to reopen on August 19. [1][2]

What happened

As of the morning of August 18, the Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton was estimated at 160,315 hectares and was still classified as burning out of control. [1][2][3]

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Residents of Clinton and surrounding areas were told that the local post office would reopen on August 19. People who had arranged mail forwarding during the evacuation could cancel it with the confirmation number from that arrangement. [1][2][3]

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A resiliency centre at the Clinton Curling Club was open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering cleaning supplies, bottled water, N95 masks, food packages and information about support services. [1][2]

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People who had returned home were warned that smoke and smouldering ground fire could remain visible for weeks. Burning stumps or hotspots near properties were also possible within the fire perimeter. [1][2][3]

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Planned ignitions were scheduled on the fire’s southern and northwest flanks and in the Jesmond area. The stated purpose was to remove unburned fuel between the main fire and existing roads and control lines. [1][2][3]

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  1. Article published: Aug 18, 2026, 7:08 PM UTC[2] Postal service resumes in Clinton as Pear Lake fire holds at 160,315 hectareswltribune.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4, detail 5
  2. Article published: Aug 18, 2026, 7:11 PM UTC[1] Postal service resumes in Clinton as Pear Lake fire holds at 160,315 hectaresmapleridgenews.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4, detail 5
  3. Article published: Aug 18, 2026, 7:11 PM UTC[3] Postal service resumes in Clinton as Pear Lake fire holds at 160,315 hectaresterracestandard.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 4, detail 5

Questions answered by the reporting

What hazards remained after the reopening announcement?

Smoke, smouldering ground fire, burning stumps and hotspots could remain inside the fire perimeter, while smoke from green fuel outside the perimeter was to be reported immediately. [1][2]

What this could mean for you

Travel

Smoke, hotspots or planned ignitions could complicate movement near the fire perimeter.

Active fire and controlled burning can reduce visibility or affect access around nearby roads and properties.

Reported basis: [1][2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.

Depends on: Conditions worsen or planned ignitions affect areas people need to enter.

Possible time frame: weeks, if those conditions hold.

Safety

Returning residents could encounter smouldering ground fire or burning stumps near properties.

Residual heat and hotspots may persist even after people return home.

Reported basis: [1][2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.

Depends on: A hotspot is within or near a property inside the fire perimeter.

Possible time frame: weeks, if those conditions hold.

Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.

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What changes the outlook

Risk increases if…

The risk would worsen if hotspots spread beyond the fire perimeter or smoke from green fuel increased.

Further planned ignitions or persistent fire activity could prolong local access and air-quality concerns.

Pressure eases if…

Completion of planned ignitions and reduction of hotspots would lower residual fire hazards.

Continued reopening of local services would improve recovery for returning residents.

Still unclear

The excerpts do not establish when the fire would be contained or extinguished.

The extent of evacuation restrictions or road impacts beyond the described postal and support services is unclear.

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