Effective at noon on Aug. 2, 2018, the BC Wildfire Service implemented an area restriction order for Crown land in the vicinity of the Snowy Mountain wildfire to protect the public, ensure the safety of firefighting personnel and deter interference with wildfire control activities.

This area restriction order will remain in place until Sept. 15, 2018, or until it is rescinded. The order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries shown on the map posted online at: http://ow.ly/8KI230lfb3e

Under this order and Section 11(2) of the Wildfire Act, a person must not remain in or enter this 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 his or her principle residence, that is not under an evacuation order;
(b) travelling to or from leased property for the purposes of accessing a secondary residence or recreational property, that is not under an evacuation order;
(c) travelling as a person acting in an official capacity;
(d) travelling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression activities; and,
(e) engaging and/or participating in agricultural activities pertaining to livestock management on private or leased property.

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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