Area restriction rescinded for the Slocan Lake Complex



CASTLEGAR – The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Slocan Lake Complex, including, but not limited to, Komonko Creek wildfire (N51210), Ponderosa FSR wildfire (N51069), Mulvey Creek wildfire (N51117), Nemo Creek wildfire (N51103) and wildfire N51228.

Fire behaviour and activity for the Slocan Lake Complex – Komonko Creek wildfire (N51210) and Ponderosa FSR wildfire (N51069) – has decreased and firefighting personnel no longer need to restrict public access to the area. The area restriction issued for the the Slocan Lake Complex area on July 23 is rescinded, effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT, on August 28, 2024.

Before entering any area affected by a wildfire, people should be aware that significant safety hazards may be present. Fire-damaged trees may be unstable and could fall down. Ash pits can be hard to detect and can remain hot long after the flames have died down.

The BC Wildfire Service reminds members of the public that the Slocan Lake Complex wildfire area is an active worksite, and they should always exercise caution while travelling in the area. Even if an area restriction has been rescinded, officials still have the authority under the Wildfire Act and its regulations to order anyone to leave the area.

Nearby communities can still expect to see smoke within the fire’s perimeter over the coming weeks. Smoke appearing from well within the fire perimeter and burned material is common. However, smoke that rises from green, unburned fuel or from outside a fire’s perimeter should be reported immediately.

For the most current information please visit the bans and restrictions section of the BC Wildfire website for the Southeast Fire Centre.

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, visit: bcwildfire.ca, the BC Wildfire Map or download our app.

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Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service – Southeast Fire Centre
250 318-7715

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