Area Restriction revised for South Peace Complex



PRINCE GEORGE – The BC Wildfire Service is revising the existing Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the South Peace Complex of fires (G70644, G70645), located 21 kilometres east of Tumbler Ridge and 44 kilometres southwest of Dawson Creek. 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This order takes effect at 12:00 (noon) on June 27, 2023 and remains in force until September 30, 2023 or until it is rescinded. The order applies to crown land within the geographic boundary outlined below and shown on the map provided:

Starting on Bear Hole Lake Road just north of Bear Hole Lake at coordinate A (55° 03.912’N, -120° 40.684’W); then heading west along the north ditch line of Bear Hole Lake Road to Highway 52 and Bear Hole Lake Road intersection at coordinate B (55° 09.110’N, -120° 56.077’W); then heading north along Highway 52 to a point 2 km south of the Highway 52 and Skunk Creek Road intersection at coordinate C (55° 26.275′ N, -120° 49.930’W); then heading easterly passing through points D to L along various roads and rights-of-way to Highway 52 near Twin Lakes to coordinate L (55° 16.507’N, -120° 09.580’W); then heading south along Highway 52 to the point where Highway 52 crosses Borden Creek at coordinate M (55° 09.510’N, -120° 12.682’W); then heading westerly to Kiskatinaw Road at a point just southwest of Blackhawk Lake at coordinate N (55° 05.386’N, -120° 26.372’W); then heading westerly to the starting point at coordinate A (55° 03.912’N, -120° 40.684’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

South Peace Complex Information Officer

BC Wildfire Service | Ministry of Forests

Phone: 778-362-4780
Email: BCWS.SouthPeaceComplex.Information@gov.bc.ca Connect with the Province of B.C. at www.gov.bc.ca/connect