Area Restriction in effect for Solitary Lake area

August 21, 2024

PRINCE GEORGE – The BC Wildfire Service is issuing an Area Restriction for the vicinity of several wildfires located in the Fort Nelson zone, including wildfire G90939, which has grown to 8,671 hectares. The size of the Area Restriction reflects the continued need to protect the public in areas where there are ongoing fire suppression activities and hazardous fire behaviour conditions.

This Order takes effect at 6 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 and remains in force until the earlier of Oct. 15, 2024, or until the Order is rescinded.

This Order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below:

Northern Boundary:

Commencing at Coordinate A (59° 22.644’N, -128° 12.997’W) a point 2.34 km south of the confluence of Deadman River with Red River at a bearing of 191 degrees, head due east 31.5 km to Coordinate B (59° 23.110’N, -127° 39.760’W) a point on west bank of the Kechika River.

East Boundary:

Follow the west bank of the Kechika River south east to Coordinate C (59° 1.328’N, -127° 23.666”W), a point on the western bank of the Kechika River.

South Boundary:

Head due west 48.79 km to Coordinate D (59° 0.652’N, -128° 14.611’W), a point along the Fire Centre boundary.

West Boundary:

Follow the Fire Centre boundary North 43.25 km to the Point of Commencement (59° 22.644’N, -128° 12.997’W).

A detailed map of the affected area is available below.

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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 their residence;
(b) Using a highway as defined in the Transportation Act;
(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.

Be safe this summer and always report smoke, wildfire and unattended campfires.

The public is one of our greatest resources when it comes to reporting wildfires. Approximately 40% of wildfires are reported by members of the public. There are a number of ways to report: