Area restriction in effect for Cultus area



CASTLEGAR – The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Cultus wildfire (N71783), located in a remote area approximately 16km east of the community of Ymir. The size is estimated to be 335 hectares.

In the interest of public and responder safety, this area restriction takes effect immediately and remains in force until the earlier of 12:00 noon (PDT) on October 15, 2025, or until the Order is rescinded.

This Order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below and as outlined on the attached map:

  • Commencing at the bridge over Porcupine creek at 12 Km Porcupine Creek Road, then directly uphill due north to the height of land
  • Following the height of land north through Trog Peak, Myth Peak to the top of Baldy Mountain (49°20.65,-117 3.65), then East to follow Laib Creek downstream to the bridge at Next Creek Road
  • Follow the north side of Next Creek Road South West along Cultus Creek until the road turns south (49°17.59’N, 116°54.39’W), then head southwest along the height of land between Cultus Creek and Elmo Creek back to Porcupine creek at the point of commencement.

Please note:

  • Travel on Next Creek Rd accessing Tye Beach Recreation Site is permitted
  • Entering in to the restricted area off Next Creek Rd is prohibited

A detailed map of the affected area is available here.

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:

  1. Travelling to or from his or her principal residence, that is not under evacuation an order;
  2. Using a highway as defined in the Highway Act;
  3. Travelling as a person acting in an official capacity as defined in s.56 of the Wildfire Act;
  4. Travelling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression or enforcement patrol activities.

Road closures and area restrictions are subject to change depending on fire activity. For the most current information please visit the fire prohibitions and restrictions section of the BC Wildfire website for the Southeast Fire Centre.

Failure to comply with Section 11 restricted area requirements may result in a violation ticket for $1,150.

The Southeast Fire Centre extends from the U.S. border in the south to Mica Dam in the north, and from the Okanagan Highlands and Monashee Mountains in the west, to the B.C.-Alberta border in the east.

Report a wildfire

The Southeast Fire Centre would like to thank the public for its continuing help in preventing wildfires.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, dial *5555 on a cell phone or call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free. You can also report a wildfire using the BC Wildfire App Report a fire function. Reporting through the app lets you upload images and can be used without service.

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Contact:

Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service – Southeast Fire Centre
250 318-7715

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