The BC Wildfire Service is expanding its Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Nation Lakes area, northwest of Mackenzie.
The size of the area restriction reflects the continued need to protect the public in areas where there are ongoing fire suppression activities and hazardous fire behaviour conditions.
Area restrictions or forest use restrictions refer to area closures or restrictions and activity restrictions necessary or desirable to limit the risk of a fire, to address a public safety concern or to avoid interference with fire control.
This order takes effect on Wednesday, July 5 at 12 p.m. (PDT) and remains in force until the earlier of Saturday, September 30 or until the Order is rescinded.
This means a person must not remain in or enter the restricted area without the prior written authorization unless the person is:
-Travelling to or from his or her residence.
- Using a highway as defined in the Highway Act.
- Travelling through or entering the area as a person acting in an official capacity; or
- Travelling through or entering the area for an approved purpose of supporting wildfire suppression activities
- Failure to comply with restricted area requirements may result in a violation ticket for $1,150.
