Area restriction in effect for Ezra Creek area



CASTLEGAR – The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Ezra Creek wildfire (N51938) in the Ezra Creek area. This wildfire is estimated to be 157 hectares and is suspected to be lightning-caused.

In the interest of public safety, this area restriction is effective Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 12:00 noon (PT) and remains in place until the earlier of 12:00 noon (PT) on October 15, 2026, or until the Order is rescinded.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 intersection of Highway 3A and Lookout Road at Point #1 (49° 20.778′, -117° 35.268′)
  • Follow Lookout Road southwesterly until it becomes Sentinel FSR at Point #2 (49° 20.281′, -117° 36.064′)
  • Follow Sentinel FSR westerly until it reaches the Electric Powerline Right-of-Way boundary at Point #3 (49° 20.434′, -117° 36.972′)
  • Follow the Electric Powerline Right-of-Way boundary northwesterly to a point along the boundary at Point #4 (49° 21.400′, -117° 38.879′)
  • Take a bearing of 22 degrees for 6.92 km northerly to a point along AR10525.01 SENTINEL FSR at Point #5 (49° 24.855′, -117° 36.720′)
  • Follow AR10525.01 SENTINEL FSR northerly to the intersection of AR10525.01 SENTINEL FSR and Pass Creek Road at Point #6 (49° 25.190′, -117° 36.695′)
  • Follow Pass Creek Road northerly to its intersection with Spur Road at Point #7 (49° 25.515′, -117° 36.672′)
  • Follow Spur Road turning onto Tower Road easterly to the end of Tower Road where an unnamed road begins at Point #8 (49° 25.646′, -117° 35.458′)
  • Follow the unnamed road up the slope to where it intersects AR10525.03 SENTINEL FSR at Point #9 (49° 25.489′, -117° 35.065′)
  • Continue southwesterly on AR10525.03 SENTINEL FSR, then turning left onto AR10525.01 SENTINEL FSR; taking AR10525.01 SENTINEL FSR to its end at Point #10 (49° 25.167′, -117° 34.254′)
  • Take a bearing of 109 degrees for 1.63 km to a point on Fort Pilla Road at Point #11 (49° 24.885′, -117° 32.979′)
  • Follow Fort Pilla Road northerly then turning onto Doukhobour Road until it intersects Highway 3A at Point #12 (49° 24.989′, -117° 32.142′)
  • Follow Highway 3A southerly to return to Point #1

Note:

  • Access remains permitted to all persons accessing private property located within the Restricted Area. Entry into the Restricted Area from private property is prohibited
  • Access to Sentinel Look Out is permitted ONLY by way of the Sentinel Slog Trail. Entry into the Restricted Area from Sentinel Look Out or Sentinel Slog Trail is prohibited
  • Please obey all posted signage and remain aware of increased traffic on Lookout Road as BC Wildfire Service crews will be travelling in the area in support of wildfire response activities

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:

  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 Transportation 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

Offenses and fines

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

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.

Report a wildfire

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

You can report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation by:

  • Dialing *5555 on a cell phone
  • Calling 1-800-663-5555 toll-free
  • Reporting through 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 Team
BC Wildfire Service
Southeast Fire Centre
250-318-7715

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