While there is no immediate risk, BC Parks has decided to close off all public access into Wells Gray Provincial Park due to the rapid increase in wildfires.
As of 8AM Sunday morning, the closure is an effort to protect public safety and will remain in effect until the situation is further resolved.
For public safety given the #BCwildfire situation, Wells Gray Prov Park will be closed as of 0800, July 9. Details https://t.co/0ynNNpWFRZ pic.twitter.com/CXBR3Ik5Qo
— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) July 9, 2017
In a statement, the BC Wildfire Service says there’s only one road with access to the park, which could make it difficult to evacuate anyone should a fire break out.
They says this will also enable an orderly exit the area and BC Parks personnel is helping anyone who needs an extra hand in moving out.
For more information, you can click here.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, call *5555 on a cellphone or 1 (800) 663-5555.
Please be aware of #BCParks closures due to #BCWildfire: https://t.co/VNK3r7fcKC #TravelSafe
— PreparedBC (@PreparedBC) July 9, 2017
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