Area Restriction in effect for Monument Creek Wildfire



CASTLEGAR – Effective immediately, the BC Wildfire Service has implemented an area restriction for the vicinity of the Monument Creek wildfire (N52263) which is located approximately 17 kilometres north of the City of Nelson. This area restriction reflects the continued need to protect the public in areas where ongoing fire suppression activities are taking place.

This restriction is currently in effect and will remain in effect until 12:00 noon (PDT) on October 15, 2022, or until rescinded. The order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below and outlined in the provided map.

Area Restriction Order details:

Commencing at the junction of 6 Mile Road and Spur 500 then due north to Duhamel Creek. Following Duhamel Creek up to 6 Mile Lakes and along the 6 Mile Lakes FSR to Lemon Creek FSR. Following down Lemon Creek FSR west to the junction of the Lemon Holmsen road before heading up Lemon Holmsen road 1 km to the junction of Monument Creek FSR. Follow Monument Creek FSR south to the top of the road and directly to the top of Mount Grohman. From Mount Grohman follow the height of land south and then east to follow Spur road DU500 back to 6 Mile Road.

NOTE: Travel on Lemon Creek FSR is permitted; but entering the restricted area is prohibited. Travel is prohibited on all other road networks within the area restriction.

For a map of the affected area click here.

Under this Order and section 11(2) of the Wildfire Act, a person must not remain in or enter the restricted area unless the person:

1.) First receives written authorization of an official designated for the purposes of the

Wildfire Act, or

2.) Enters the area only in the course of:

  • using a highway as defined in the Transportation Act;
  • travelling as a person acting in an official capacity as defined in s.56 of the Wildfire Act; or
  • travelling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression or enforcement patrol activities.

This Order is subject to and subordinate to any applicable evacuation orders made under the Emergency Program Act.

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

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, or visit: http://ow.ly/3UJo50Kc3o3

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, unattended campfire 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, go to: www.bcwildfire.ca or download the BC Wildfire Service public mobile app.

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Contact:

SEFC Fire Information Officer
BCWS.SEFCInformationOfficer@gov.bc.ca
250-318-7715