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Area Restriction now in effect for Fry Creek Wildfire

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September 12th, 2022

Effective immediately, the BC Wildfire Service has implemented an area restriction for the vicinity of the Fry Creek wildfire (N71980) which is located approximately 15 kilometres north of Kaslo on the east side of Kootenay Lake. 

This area restriction reflects the continued need to protect the public in areas where ongoing fire suppression activities are taking place.

This restriction is currently in effect and will remain in effect until 12 noon (PDT) on October 15, 2022, or until rescinded. The order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below and outlined in the provided map.

Area Restriction Order details:

  • Commencing at the bottom of the Kootenay Joe FSR North to Gar Creek.
  • Following Gar Creek Northeast to the height of land on the Southwest end of Kootenay Joe Ridge. Following Kootenay Joe ridge on the height of land to Stanley Creek before heading Southeast down Stanley Creek to Carney Creek.
  • Heading down Carney Creek to Fry Creek south to the bridge crossing Fry Creek near the West edge of the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park then North to the point of commencement. 
  • NOTE: Travel is not permitted on the Kootenay Joe FSR.

Under this Order and section 11(2) of the Wildfire Act, a person must not remain in or enter the restricted area without the prior written authorization of an official designated for the purposes of the Wildfire Act, unless the person:

1.) First receives written authorization of an official designated for the purposes of the Wildfire Act, or

2.) 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 his or her private or leased property for the purpose of accessing his or her secondary residence or recreational property, that is not under an evacuation order;
  • using a highway as defined in the Transportation Act;
  • travelling as a person acting in an official capacity as defined in s.56 of the Wildfire Act; or
  • travelling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression or enforcement patrol activities.

This Order is subject to and subordinate to any applicable evacuation orders made under the Emergency Program Act.

Failure to comply with Section 11 restricted area requirements may result in a violation ticket of $1,150.

Road closures and area restrictions are subject to change depending on fire activity.

For the most current information please visit the bans and restrictions section of the BC Wildfire website for the Southeast Fire Centre, or visit: http://ow.ly/3UJo50Kc3o3

The Southeast Fire Centre extends from the U.S. border in the south to Mica Dam in the north, and from the Okanagan Highlands and Monashee Mountains in the west, to the B.C.-Alberta border in the east.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire 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 or download the BC Wildfire Service public mobile app.

Failure to comply with Section 11 restricted area requirements may result in a violation ticket of $1,150.

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