Residents in the Dawson Creek fire zone have fewer restrictions on how far they can travel northward after a weekend of cool weather.
The B.C. Wildfire service adjusted restrictions placed on the Kiskatinaw River wildfire, crediting the recent weather conditions and firefighters’ hard work in its reduction. As of noon on July 22, all four of the directional boundaries will narrow, however, the service reminded residents of changing conditions which may result in new boundaries.
If the order is not rescinded, it will remain in place until October 15. The wildfire service posted a copy of the revised map with exact coordinates on its website.
Unnecessarily accessing restricted land is still prohibited, and anyone caught in the blocked areas may receive a violation ticket for $1,150, the service reminded residents.
People may enter restricted areas if they are going home and the area is in their path, if the section they are accessing is a highway per the Transportation Act, or they are entering either the area as a firefighter or in an official capacity.
The wildfire service also reminded residents to confirm road conditions before hitting the road – as conditions are everchanging, and according to Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, the region’s drought is worsening.
Their report found the Peace Region experienced less than 40 per cent of its normal precipitation in June.
