PRINCE GEORGE – The BC Wildfire Service is issuing an expansion to the Area Restriction for the vicinity of Pocket Knife Creek wildfire (G80352) located in the Fort St. John fire zone. 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 2 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on Monday, June 9, 2025 and remains in force until the earlier of Oct. 15, 2025 or until the Order is rescinded.
This Order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below:
Coordinates starting from NW corner working clockwise:
Corner 1) 57 04 26.39123 42 37.03
Corner 2) 57 11 28.91122 18 37.95
Corner 3) 57 41 46.36122 47 50.54
Corner 4) 57 40 59.82123 59 06.63
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 Transportation Act;
(c) Entering the area as a person acting in an official capacity;
(d) Entering the area for an approved purpose of supporting wildfire suppression activities;
(e) Entering the area for the purposes of carrying out an industrial activity at a regulated oil
Failure to comply with Section 11 restricted area requirements may result in a violation ticket for $1,150.
Be safe this summer and always report smoke, wildfire and unattended campfires.
The public is one of our greatest resources when it comes to reporting wildfires. Approximately 40 per cent of wildfires are reported by members of the public. There are a number of ways to report:
- Call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free
- Call *5555 from a cell phone
- Submit directly through the BC Wildfire Service mobile app
Make a plan before you go, and check for:
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Contact:
Prince George Fire Centre Information Team
BC Wildfire Service | Ministry of Forests
250-561-4629
bcws.pgfcinformationofficer@gov.bc.ca
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