A Summerland, British Columbia family returned home after a wildfire evacuation order was lifted to discover their property had been burglarized. Mira Boucher reported her home was thoroughly ransacked while the entire community was evacuated, leaving every residence vacant. The incident has left the family feeling “violated” as looters took advantage of the vulnerable situation created by the wildfire. Authorities are investigating the burglary, but the experience highlights the potential for criminal activity during natural disaster evacuations. This case underscores the need for increased security measures in evacuated areas to protect residents’ properties. The family is now dealing with the emotional distress of the break-in in addition to the anxieties surrounding the wildfire threat. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the secondary hardships faced during and after emergencies.