The public is reminded that a number of road closures and area restrictions are in effect throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

Further to the current backcountry closure, various forest service roads have been restricted to all activity in the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District in an effort to maintain public safety and to aid in fire suppression.

Affected roads include:

* The White Rock Forest Service Road from the 34-kilometre mark, extending to the 73.3-kilometre mark, and the White Swan Forest Service Road from the 10-kilometre mark to the 32-kilometre mark. A map of the affected area can be viewed at: http://ow.ly/ZiCx30eUifi

* Lamb Creek Forest Service Road starting at the 1.5-kilometre mark, at the Mineral and Lamb Creek Forest Service Road junction, up to the Whitney and Irishman Creek Forest Service Road Junction. A map of the affected area can be viewed at: http://ow.ly/SnGm30eNyMn.

* Also, there is an area restriction in effect for Moyie Lake. This restriction means no watercraft are permitted on Moyie Lake at any time. A map of the affected area can be viewed at: http://ow.ly/WSCP30eUizs

* The Palliser Forest Service Road starting at the 54.25-kilometre mark. A map of the affected area can be viewed at: http://ow.ly/IhAY30eUhHh

* The Quinn Creek Forest Service Road starting at the 60-kilometre mark at the Bull River Junction Forest Service Road. A map of the affected area can be viewed at: http://ow.ly/2Qp430eN86M

* White-Schoefield Forest Service Road starting at the 78-kilometre mark, the White River Forest Service Road starting at the 32-kilometre mark and the White-East Fork Forest Service Road starting at the 60-kilometre mark. A map of the affected area can be viewed at: http://ow.ly/xX2j30eUirt

* Lodgepole Forest Service Road from the 35-kilometre mark to the 42-kilometre mark. A map of the affected area can be viewed at: http://ow.ly/d67k30eUkrG

These are full road closures, meaning that no person, at any time, or for any reason, can use these roadways. These closures take precedence over any other previously released restrictions.

In addition to the roads noted above, the following roads or sections of roads are closed in the Selkirk Natural Resource District for fire suppression activities:

* The Harrop Mainline Forest Service Road and the East Harrop Mainline Forest Service Road. A map of the affected area can be viewed at: http://ow.ly/do6Z30eUmWQ

* Duncan-Glacier Creek Forest Service Road, 19 kilometres past the MacBeth Icefields turn off. A map of the affected area can be viewed at: http://ow.ly/eHqc30eUimY

The Southeast Fire Centre extends from the U.S. border in the south to the 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. It includes the Selkirk Natural Resource District and the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District.

To report a wildfire or open burning violation, call *5555 on a cellphone or 1 800 663-5555 toll-free.

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca

Lead image: A water bomber returns to Moyie Lake in a constant battle with the Lamb Creek wildfire, while kids play lakeside. Tammy Oates Photo

– Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
BC Wildfire Service

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