Restriction orders continue

Photo: BCWS

Two Crown land areas near the Mabel Creek and Sugar Mountain wildfires are still under restriction orders.

The restriction orders are in place to provide safety for the public and fire crews and to also avoid interference with fire control activities.

• The Mabel Creek wildfire is about 47 kilometres east of Salmon Arm and covers about 1,861 hectares. The restriction order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries shown on this map.
• The Sugar Mountain wildfire is about 59 kilometres northeast of Vernon and covers about 332 hectares. The restriction order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries shown on this map.

Under section 11(2) of the Wildfire Act, a person must not remain in or enter the restricted areas 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 principal residence, that is not under an evacuation order;
• Travelling to or from 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;
• Engaging and/or participating in agricultural activities pertaining to livestock management on private or leased property.

These area restriction orders will remain in place until Sept. 15, or until they are rescinded.