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KAMLOOPS- The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Mount Law 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 August 21, 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This order will remain in place until noon on October 15, 2021 or until it is rescinded.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 on the map posted online at http://ow.ly/UuWr30rRFu1
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:
a) Travelling as a person acting in an official capacity;
b) Travelling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression activities;
c) Travelling to or from his or her principle residence, that is not under an evacuation order;
d) 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;
e) Using a highway as defined in the Highway Act (e.g. Hwy 5); or,
f) Engaging and/or participating in agricultural activities pertaining to livestock or agriculture management on Crown Range, Crown Grazing Lease, private or leased property.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, please call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity, conditions and prohibitions, call 1 888 3-FOREST (1 888 336-7378) or visit: bcwildfire.ca
Follow the latest wildfire news on: Contact:
Okanagan Complex Information Team
BC Wildfire Service
778-694-4727
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