Area Restriction in effect for vicinity of Nation Lakes Area



PRINCE GEORGE – The BC Wildfire Service is implementing an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Nation Lakes wildfires (G60861, G50872), located approximately 90km north of Fort St. James and 100 km west of the town of Mackenzie. 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 on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT) and remains in force until the earlier of Saturday, September 30, 2023, or until the Order is rescinded. The order applies to crown land within the geographic boundary outlined below and shown on the map provided.

Starting at Pine Point on Tchentlo Lake at coordinates A (55º 12.673’N, -124º 56.747’W) then heading north to the north end of Ahdatay Lake at coordinates B (55° 21.231’N, -124° 57.499’W). Heading northwesterly to the west end of Wudsti Lake at coordinates C (55° 24.937’N, -124° 54.070’W) heading west to the east end of Tsydaychi Lake at coordinates D (55° 25.422’N, -124° 42.732’W) moving west to the south end of Connaghan Lake at coordinates E (55° 28.836’N, -124° 15.931’W) heading south to the northwest corner of Chuchi Lake at coordinates F (55° 11.325’N, -124° 23.524’W) then moving east along the north side of the Chuchi Lake, crossing the Nation River and following the north side of Tchentlo Lake to starting coordinates A (55º 12.673’N, -124º 56.747’W).

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 Highway Act;
  • (c) Travelling through or entering the area as a person acting in an official capacity; or
  • (d) Travelling through or 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.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone or through the BC Wildfire Service mobile app.

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Contact

Prince George Fire Centre Information
BC Wildfire Service | Ministry of Forests
Phone: 250-561-4629
Email: infopg@gov.bc.ca

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