PRINCE GEORGE – The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Tsetzi Lake wildfire (G41658) which is located in the VanJam Fire Zone. The size of the area restriction reflects the continued need to protect the public in areas where there are ongoing fire suppression activities.
This Order takes effect at 12 p.m. noon Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 and remains in force until the earlier of Oct. 15, 2025 or until the Order is rescinded. The order applies to crown land within the geographic boundary outlined below and shown on the map provided:
Point A
Starting at the intersection of Kluskus Forest Service Road (FSR) & FSR 12D009.1000. From Coordinate A (53° 8.354′, -125° 4.595′) travel 35.54km East at a bearing of 90.64 to a point where FSR Blue 9000 meets Kluskus Blue FSR at Coordinate B (53° 8.069′, -124° 32.734′).
Point B
Travel 2.67km South at a bearing of 180.70 to a point on Euchiniko Lakes at Coordinate C (53° 6.640′, -124° 32.783′).
Point C
Travel approximately 27.79km West-Southwest along the North shore of Euchiniko Lakes until it meets West Road (Blackwater) River, West along the North bank of the West Road (Blackwater) River until meeting Tsacha Lake, continuing West along the North shore to a point where it meets West Road (Blackwater) River at Coordinate D (53° 0.469′ -124° 55.442′).
Point D
Continue travelling 12.22km West at a bearing of 272.09 degrees to a point at the end of OOTSA/GREEN 14000 Road at Coordinate E (53° 0.701′, -125° 6.362′)
Point E
Travel approx. 17.86km North along Ootsa/Green 14000 Road until meeting Ootsa Extension, continuing North until the FSR name changes to Kluskus FSR on to Point A (53° 8.354′, -125° 4.595′)
Under section 11(1) of the Wildfire Act, and pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Minister of Forests, to address a public safety concern arising from area wildfires and in order to avoid interference with fire control.
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.
Failure to comply with Section 11 restricted area requirements may result in a violation ticket for $1,150.
Please note: The Cariboo Regional District has also issued an Evacuation Order for the areas within Electoral Area I. More information is available on the CRD Website
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Prince George Fire Centre Information Team
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