Effective immediately, the BC Wildfire Service is rescinding the public access restriction around the Big Sheep Creek wildfire west of Rossland, and specifically the Seven Summits Trail.

The area restriction order applied to Crown land within the geographic boundaries outlined below:

• the intersection of the Seven Summits Trail and the old Rossland Cascade Highway (GPS 49° 1.813’ N 117° 53.826’ W) north to the intersection of the Seven Summits Trail and the Top of Red Mountain Resort (GPS 49° 6.330’ N 117° 52.138’ W)

Recreationalists who choose to access the area near the Big Sheep Creek fire are reminded of post-wildfire hazards that may be present, including danger trees (trees whose roots or branches were damaged by the wildfire), falling debris and an increased risk of soil movement during or after a rainfall.

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: http://www.bcwildfire.ca

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

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