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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