The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the McKay Creek wildfire.
The size of the area restriction reflects the continued need to protect the public in areas where there are ongoing fire suppression activities.
This Area Restriction takes effect noon on July 3, 2021.
This order will remain in place until noon on October 15, 2021 or until it is rescinded.
This order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries outlined below and shown on the map here.
Under this order, 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 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 private or leased property for the purposes of accessing a secondary residence or recreational property that is not under an evacuation order;
• travelling as a person acting in an official capacity;
• travelling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression activities; and
• engaging and/or participating in agricultural activities pertaining to livestock or vineyard management on private or leased property.
Failure to comply with Section 11 restricted area requirements may result in a violation ticket for $1,150.