The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Mount Bingay wildfire (N12546), which originated approximately 16 kilometres northwest of Elkford on Sunday, August 6.

The out-of-control fire is now an estimated 300 hectares.

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

This restriction is currently in effect and will remain in effect until noon (PDT) on October 15, or until rescinded.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 (see map above):

• Commencing at the junction of Elk River Main FSR & Crossing Creek [50° 4.042′, -114° 55.308′];
• Due northeast following the powerline right-of-way to the junction of the powerline right-of-way and an unnamed road [50° 6.612′, -114° 55.378′ ];
• Due northeast to the height of land [50° 9.610′, -114° 54.824′ ];
• Following the height of land northwest [50° 13.271′, -114° 56.266′ ];
• Due northwest following Elk River to approximately 1.5 km northeast of junction @ Elk River Main FSR & Forsyth Creek FSR [50° 15.365′, -114° 56.492′];
• Due west to Quarrie Creek approximately 1 km northwest of Forsyth Creek Rec Site [50° 16.030′, -114° 58.726′];
• Due south following the height of land to approximately 1.5 km southwest of peak of Mt. Bingay [50° 8.437′, -115° 1.918′];
• Due southeast following height of land to junction @ Crossing North FSR & Crossing Creek FSR [50° 4.622′, -114° 59.278′];
• Due east following Crossing Creek FSR tying into point of commencement.

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;
• 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

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.

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