The BC Wildfire Service is implementing an area restriction orders within the Nadina Fire Zone. The size of the area restrictions reflect the continued need to protect the public and first responders in areas where there is ongoing fire suppression activities.
The order took effect on Saturday, July 29 at 12 p.m. and remain in force until Aug. 31 at 12 p.m. unless otherwise rescinded.
The Tintagel area restriction order encompasses fires R11244, R11277, R11378, R11274.
Babine Lake Road remains open to those accessing roads and recreation sites on the western side of the road, the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake Transfer Station, and the recycling depot. Beginning at the 3.3 kilometre mark, roads and recreation sites on the eastern side of the Babine Lake Road are closed to public access.
The area restriction order includes closures and restrictions to the following: Star Lake Forest Service Road
Wolverine Forest Service Road
Marten Forest Service Road
Augier Main Forest Service Road
Pinkut Lake rec site and Ethel F. Wilson Park
Boot Road
Blue Jay Road
Augier Lake Recreation Site
Donald Landing Road
Co-op Lake Recreation Site
Tintagel Forest Service Road
Boer Mountain Recreation Site/Trail
Taltapin Lake Recreation Site/Trail
Division Lake Recreation Site
The following locations will have signs indicating an area restriction is in place. Augier 2km off highway 16
36km Augier restrict access eastward.
Augier Lake Rec. Road
Hannay/Trout Junction Location restricting access west on to the east end of Tintagel fire
Tintagel FSR
The area restriction in place reflect the continued need to protect members of the public and first responders in areas where there is ongoing fire suppression activities.
The order applies to crown land and the areas as defined below are effectively closed to public access. Note that those entering the area to travel to or from their residence, leased property, or recreational property may continue to do so. Those travelling in an official capacity, including those supporting wildfire suppression or industrial activities are also exempt from the Order.
Those wishing to enter the area who do not fall under the aforementioned categories may reach out to the Nadina Lakes Complex information team to attain written authorization to enter areas with the Order.
Contact: BCWS.NadinaComplex.Info@gov.bc.ca, 778-362-6020