The NDEWS Coordinating Center thought you should be aware of this new article from the CDC MMWR about overdoses in British Columbia in July 2016. It is about "the first reported cluster of overdose events caused by crack cocaine contaminated with furanyl-fentanyl in North America." During July 15–18, Fraser Health Authority, in collaboration with community partners including police and persons who use illicit drugs, distributed warnings throughout the community and organized training sessions on naloxone administration in the affected area. Approximately 100 persons, many at high risk for overdose, were trained and received naloxone kits through the Take Home Naloxone program. British Columbia is currently experiencing a public health emergency related to increases in drug-related overdose deaths, especially associated with opioids such as fentanyl. A similar increase has been reported in the United States, where alerts have been issued regarding fentanyl- and fentanyl analog–adulterated pills, and furanyl-fentanyl has been detected during postmortem examinations.