Area Restriction in effect for vicinity of Nation River Area



PRINCE GEORGE – The BC Wildfire Service is implementing an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Nation River wildfire (G60853), located approximately 28 km west 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 Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 12 p.m. (PDT) and remains in force until the earlier of Saturday, September 30, 2023, or until the Order is rescinded.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 the intersection of Community Connector Forest Service Road (FSR) and Finlay FSR at coordinate A (55° 10.321’N, -123˚ 10.781’W); then heading southwest to Scog Mountain at coordinate B (55° 07.844’N, -123° 28.408’W); then heading northwest to Nation River at a point due south of Finger Lake at coordinate C (55° 14.187’N, -123° 54.790’W); then heading north to the east end of Finger Lake at coordinate D (55° 19.672’N, -123° 54.790’W); then heading north to Mount Bisson at coordinate E (55° 31.276’N, – 123° 54.356’W); then heading east to the intersection of Finlay FSR and Finlay Nation FSR at coordinate F (55° 29.819’N, 123° 25.638’W); then heading south along the west ditch-line of Finlay FSR to the starting coordinate A (55° 10.321’N, -123° 10.781’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
250 561-4629
infopg@gov.bc.ca

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