At noon on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, an area restriction for Crown land in the vicinity of the Diamond Creek wildfire came into effect.

It will remain in place until noon on Sept. 30, 2017, or until the order is rescinded. Area restrictions are put in place to help protect public safety and allow fire suppression efforts to continue efficiently and unhindered.

Under this restriction order and section 11(2) of the Wildfire Act, a person must not remain in or enter the Diamond Creek Wildfire 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:

• travelling to or from his or her principle residence that is not under an evacuation order;
• travelling to or from leased property for the purpose of accessing a secondary residence or recreational property;
• travelling as a person acting in an official capacity; and
• travelling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression activities.

This area restriction order applies to all Crown land outlined on the map available online at: http://ow.ly/n7Hk30eQxLe

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

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

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