Area restrictions in effect for vicinity of Nadina Complex



SMITHERS – The BC Wildfire Service is implementing two Area Restriction Orders within the Nadina Fire Zone. The size of the area restrictions reflect the continued need to protect the public and first responders in areas where there is ongoing fire suppression activities.

These Orders took effect on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 12 p.m. (PDT) and remain in force until August 31, 2023, at 12 p.m. (PDT) unless otherwise rescinded.

The Tintagel Area Restriction Order encompasses fires R11244, R11277, R11378, R11274 and applies to crown land within the geographic boundary outlined below.

  • North from Point A (54° 16.070′, -125° 45.545′) at 3.3 km on Babine Lake Road north to Point B (54° 22.512′, -125° 39.918′) at the junction of Babine Lake Road and Augier Main FSR.
  • North from Point B to Point C (54° 27.916′, -125° 40.768′) at the junction of Babine Lake Road and Donald Landing Road.
  • Northeast from Point C to Point D (54° 29.135′, -125° 38.084′) at Babine Lake.
  • East from Point D to Point E (54° 28.296′, -125° 15.906′) on the south shore of Babine Lake.
  • Southeast from Point E to Point F (54° 17.356′, -125° 7.795’) at 156.7 degrees for 22.2 KM
  • Southwest from F to Point G (54° 9.190’, -125° 25.526’) at 231.1 degrees for 24.5 KM
  • West from Point G to Point H ((54° 11.475′, -125° 30.539′) at highway 16.
  • West from Point H along the power line right of way to commencement at Point A.

Babine Lake Road remains open to those accessing the western right of way, the Burns Lake Transfer Station, and the Recycling Depot. Beginning at the 3.3 kilometre mark, the eastern right of way is closed to public access with the exception of those entering the area for purposes as listed below.

For a map of the affected area click here.

The Old Man Lake Area Restriction Order encompasses fire R21250 and applies to crown land within the geographic boundary outlined below.

  • Northwest from Point A (54° 26.401′, -126° 33.596′) remaining south of the Bulkley River to Point B (54° 28.582′, -126° 29.162′).
  • East from Point B along the transmission line to Point C (54° 28.365′, -126° 23.872′).
  • Southeast from Point C to Point D (54° 28.095′, -126° 22.379′).
  • South from Point D to Point E (54° 25.801′, -126° 20.583′) along Swan Lake FSR.
  • Southwest from Point E to Point F (54° 24.039′, -126° 21.685′) along the west shore of Swans Lake.
  • West from Point F to Point G (54° 23.818′, -126° 23.469′) North of China Nose Peak.
  • South from Point G to Point H (54° 22.730′, -126° 23.475′).
  • Northwest from Point H to commencement Point A across Heading Creek and along Heading Creek FSR.

Though the Knockholt Landfill is located within the Area Restriction Order, the Landfill remains open for public use.

For a map of the affected area click here.

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, that is not under an evacuation order;
(b) Traveling to or from leased property for the purposes of accessing a secondary residence or recreational property, that is not under an evacuation order;
(c) Travelling as person acting in an official capacity;
(d) Traveling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression activities;
(e) Using a highway as defined in the Highway Act, and,
(f) Engaging and/or participating in agricultural activities pertaining to livestock management on private or leased property.

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:

Nadina Complex Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service | Ministry of Forests
778-362-6020
BCWS.NadinaComplex.Info@gov.bc.ca

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