Area restriction put in place for Omineca Area wildfire

An area restriction order has been put in place for the Big Creek wildfire in the Omineca.

The out of control fire is currently 13,000 hectares large.

The restricted area includes:

• Starting at the Confluence Wasi Creek and Osilinka River at coordinate A (56° 08.291, -125° 01.287) then heading north-easterly to the Confluence of Gopherhole Creek and Mesilinka River at Coordinate B (56° 14.478, -124° 38.320). Moving southeast to the Confluence Mesilinka River and Omineca Arm at coordinate C (56° 07.884, -124° 28.033). Heading south to Mount Porter at coordinate D (55° 51.386, -124° 20.561) moving west to Blue Grouse Mountain at coordinate E (55° 48.862, -124° 41.069) and then north to the starting point at coordinate A (56° 08.291, -125° 01.287).

Breaking the area restriction could result in a fine up to $1,150.

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