Increased fire activity in Fort Nelson zone leads to Area Restriction Order

An Area Restriction for the vicinity of several wildfires located in the Fort Nelson zone, including Solitary Lake, which has grown to 8671 hectares has been issued by the PG Fire Centre.

The order took effect at 6pm yesterday (Wednesday) and will remain in place until October 15th or until the Order is rescinded.

This Order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below:

Northern Boundary:

Commencing at Coordinate A (59° 22.644’N, -128° 12.997’W) a point 2.34 kms south of the confluence of Deadman River with Red River at a bearing of 191 degrees, head due east 31.5 kms to Coordinate B (59° 23.110’N, -127° 39.760’W) a point on west bank of the Kechika River.

East Boundary:

Follow the west bank of the Kechika River south east to Coordinate C (59° 1.328’N, -127° 23.666”W), a point on the western bank of the Kechika River.

South Boundary:

Head due west 48.79 kms to Coordinate D (59° 0.652’N, -128° 14.611’W), a point along the Fire Centre boundary.

West Boundary:

Follow the Fire Centre boundary North 43.25km to the Point of Commencement (59° 22.644’N, -128° 12.997’W).

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 their 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;

Failure to comply with Section 11 restricted area requirements may result in a violation ticket for $1,150.