PRINCE GEORGE – The BC Wildfire Service is issuing an amendment to the Area Restriction for the vicinity of the Pocket Knife Creek (G80352) wildfire, located in the Fort St. John Fire Zone.
Recent weather conditions have bolstered the hard work by firefighters, heavy equipment, and aerial resources. The Area Restriction in place for this wildfire is being reduced in size, but there is still a continued need to protect the public in areas where ongoing fire suppression activities are taking place.
This Order takes effect at 2 p.m. (PDT) on June 29, 2025, and remains in force until the earlier of October 15, 2025, or until the Order is rescinded.
This Order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below.
Coordinates starting from the northwest corner working clockwise:
Corner 1) 57° 38.306′ -123° 13.826′
Corner 2) 57° 38.364′ -122° 42.714′
Corner 3) 57° 22.112′ -122° 36.172′
Corner 4) 57° 20.158′ -122° 49.684′
Corner 5) 57° 21.527′ -122° 51.363′
Corner 6) 57° 22.924′ -122° 51.178′
Corner 7) 57° 22.885′ -122° 49.548′
Corner 8) 57° 23.377′ -122° 49.533′
Corner 9) 57° 23.451′ -122° 51.208′
Corner 10) 57° 23.111′ -122° 51.219′
Corner 11) 57° 21.503′ -122° 51.459′
Corner 12) 57° 20.142′ -122° 49.788′
Corner 13) 57° 18.548′ -123° 4.215′
Corner 14) 57° 23.410′ -123° 10.017′
A detailed map of the affected area is available online and below:
Under this Order and section 11(2) of the Wildfire Act, a person must not remain in or enter the restricted area without the prior written authorization of an official designated for the purposes of the Wildfire Act, unless the person enters the area only in the course of:
(a) Travelling to or from his or her residence;
(b) Using a highway as defined in the Transportation Act; or
(c) Entering the area as a person acting in an official capacity;
(d) Entering the area for an approved purpose of supporting wildfire suppression activities.
(e) Entering the area for the purposes of carrying out an industrial activity at a regulated oil and gas site.
Failure to comply with Section 11 restricted area requirements may result in a violation ticket for $1,150.
The public is one of our greatest resources when it comes to reporting wildfires. Approximately 40% of wildfires are reported by members of the public. There are a number of ways to report signs of wildfire, unattended campfires and other open burning violations:
- Call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free
- Call *5555 from a cell phone
- Submit ‘Report of Fire’ through the BC Wildfire Service mobile app
Make a plan before you go, and check:
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Contact:
Prince George Fire Centre Information Team
BC Wildfire Service | Ministry of Forests
250-561-4629
bcws.pgfcinformationofficer@gov.bc.ca
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