Area restriction in effect for the Beef Trail Creek wildfire



WILLIAMS LAKE – The Cariboo Fire Centre continues to respond to the Beef Trail Creek wildfire (C51672). This wildfire is estimated to be 500 hectares and is located north of Ulkatcho First Nation and Anahim Lake and east of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.

In the interest of public and responder safety, this area restriction takes effect immediately and remains in place until Sept. 30, 2025 at noon or until the Order is rescinded.

This Order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below and as outlined on the map.

  • North Boundary: From the intersection of Beef Trail Road and Dean River Road, the boundary follows the west shoreline of the Dean River south to Abuntlet Lake. 52 48.118 – 125 31.824
  • East Boundary: The intersection of the Dean River and the north end of Abuntlet Lake 52 34.540 – 125 25.436
  • South Boundary: The intersection of Beef Trail Road and Highway 20. 52 31.897 – 125 29.054
  • West Boundary: From the Provincial Park boundary and Hwy 20 then continuing along the park boundary until rejoining the intersection of Beef Trail Road and Dean River Road. 52.33.084 -125 43.664

Access to the Dean River for travel, recreation, or other authorized users remains open.

Here is a detailed map of the affected area:

25 C51672 MAP Area Restriction 8.5x11P Aug 30 with corner coordinatesDownload

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, secondary or recreational residence, that is not under an evacuation order;
  2. Using a highway as defined in the Highway 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.
  5. Travelling to or from First Nations reserve land;
  6. Range development and/or Range practices as defined in the Forest and Range Practices Act;

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 Cariboo Fire Centre.

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

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

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, dial *5555 on a cell phone or call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free. You can also report a wildfire using 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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Fire Information Officer
Cariboo Fire Centre
778 799-2100
BCWS.CaFCInformationOfficer@gov.bc.ca

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