CASTLEGAR – The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Mount Morro wildfire, (N21014), located about 43 kilometres northeast of the City of Kimberley, about 42 kilometres northwest of the City of Fernie and about 21 kilometres east of Highway 93.

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.

In the interest of public and responder safety, an amended area restriction takes effect August 7, 2024, at 12:00 noon (PDT) for the Mount Morro area, and remains in force until the earlier of 12:00 noon (PDT) on September 30, 2024, or until the Order is rescinded:

• Commencing at Mt Morro Peak @ [49° 50.126′, -115° 21.276′],
• Following height of land North to Unnamed Peak South of White Swan Lake Park @ [50° 6.707′, -115° 28.106′],
• Continuing West downslope to the junction of White-Swan FSR and White-Lussier FSR @ [50° 7.177′, -115° 32.903′],
• Continuing Southwest upslope to Unnamed Peak (2000m) @ [50° 6.566′, -115° 35.149′],
• Following height of land South tying into White Ram FSR @ [50° 1.104′, -115° 33.702′],
• Continuing South upslope and then along height of land to Unnamed Peak @ [49° 49.281′, -115° 32.777′],
• Heading East to Mt Dingley Peak @ [49° 49.257′, -115° 26.378′],
• Following height of land Northeast to Mt Morro Peak @ [49° 50.126′, -115° 21.276′].

Note: Travel along the Whiteswan FSR is permitted.

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:

• Travelling to or from his or her principal residence, that is not under evacuation an order;
• Travelling to or from his or her private or leased property for the purpose of accessing his or her secondary residence or recreational property, that is not under an evacuation order;
• Using a highway as defined in the Highway Act;
• Travelling as a person acting in an official capacity as defined in s.56 of the Wildfire Act;
• Travelling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression or enforcement patrol activities.

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

A detailed map of the affected area is available here and below:

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

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.

To report a wildfire or open burning violation, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air-quality advisories, visit bcwildfire.ca, the desktop Wildfire Map or download the BC Wildfire App free for Apple and Android devices.

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

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