The BC Wildfire Service is preparing to conduct planned ignitions on the Woodward and Harris creeks wildfires between Aug. 28 and Aug. 31, 2018.

Effective at 8 a.m. (Pacific time) on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, the BC Wildfire Service is rescinding an area restriction order for Crown land in the vicinity of the Hugh Allen Creek wildfire, due to reduced fire activity and progress made by firefighting crews.

In order to protect public safety and assist firefighting operations, two of the roads that make up the Alice Lake Loop have been temporarily closed to the public.

Effective at 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, an area restriction order will be in place for Crown land in the vicinity of the Shovel Lake wildfire.

Effective at 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, an area restriction order will be in place for Crown Land in the vicinity of the Sakeniche wildfire.

Due to the dry conditions that the Northwest Fire Centre is currently experiencing and the ongoing wildfire risk, the BC Wildfire Service is urging the public and industry to use extreme caution when participating in any activity that could potentially spark a wildfire.

The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an area restriction order for Crown land in the vicinity of the Cool Creek wildfire, to protect public safety and ensure the safety of firefighting personnel.

The Province is taking action to support the recovery of Rocky Mountain elk after a recent survey found the population has significantly declined.

The BC Wildfire Service continues to battle wildfires within the Northwest Fire Centre.