Effective at noon on May 19, 2017, the size of open fires will be restricted in some parts of the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.

Saanich residents are advised that the first aerial spraying treatment, originally scheduled for Monday, May 15, to eradicate invasive gypsy moths from land around Elk Lake and Bear Hill Regional Park is being postponed to allow for optimum weather and operational conditions.

Recreational users are advised that the Keyhole Falls hot springs and trail are closed until further notice to all visitors, due to increased wildlife conflicts caused by recreational users.

BC Wildfire Service personnel will be conducting a prescribed burn in the Mt. Buchanan area (11 kilometres west of Kaslo) during the month of May 2017.

Increasing water levels will lead to more flooding this week along the Nicola Lake and river.

Residents along Nicola Lake are asked to take steps to protect their properties from localized flooding, expected to occur later this week.

The first aerial-spraying treatment period to eradicate invasive gypsy moths from land around Elk Lake and Bear Hill Regional Park, 10 km north of Victoria, will occur Monday, May 15, weather permitting.

BC Wildfire Service personnel will be conducting a prescribed burn in the Hope Creek area (30 kilometres north of Meadow Creek) during the month of May, weather and site conditions permitting.

The public is being asked to prepare for localized flooding as water levels in Nicola Lake and river rise due to increased snowmelt and higher than normal rain levels throughout April.

A small portion of the Mabel Lake Forest Service Road east of Mabel Lake will be temporarily closed to all vehicle traffic until further notice, due to concerns about the stability of the roadbed in the area and the need to ensure public safety.