PRINCE GEORGE – The BC Wildfire Service is issuing an amendment to the Area Restriction for the vicinity of the Kiskatinaw River (G70422) wildfire located in the Dawson Creek Fire Zone.
Recent weather conditions have bolstered 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 12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on July 22, 2025 and remains in force until the earlier of October 15, 2025 or until the Order is rescinded.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 NW corner working clockwise:
NORTH BOUNDARY:
Commencing at Point #1 (55° 20.398’, -120° 5.255’), follow a bearing of 91 degrees for 3 kilometers to Point # 2 (55° 20.336’, -120° 0.082’), a point along the provincial border between British Columbia and Alberta.
EAST BOUNDARY:
Following the provincial border south from to Point #3 (55° 7.359’, -120° 0.080’), another point along the BC and Alberta provincial border.
SOUTH BOUNDARY:
Following a bearing of 248 degrees for 7.5 kilometers to Point #4 (55 ° 4.573’, -120° 12.128’), a point along Highway 52.
WEST BOUNDARY:
Following Highway 52 north back to at Point #1 (55° 20.398’, -120° 5.255’).
A detailed map of the affected area is 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
(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
Failure to comply with Section 11 restricted area requirements may result in a violation ticket for $1,150.
Be safe this summer and always report smoke, wildfires and unattended campfires
The public is one of our greatest resources when it comes to reporting wildfires. Approximately 40 per cent of wildfires are reported by members of the public. There are a number of ways to report:
- Call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free
- Call *5555 from a cell phone
- Submit directly through the BC Wildfire Service mobile app
Make a plan before you go, and check for:
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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 Connect with the Province of B.C. at www.gov.bc.ca/connect