The Prince George Fire Centre dropped the area restriction for the Sakeniche River area at noon today (Friday).
This was put in place on August 19th due to three nearby fires in the VanJam fire zone.
Wildfire responses remain ongoing in the area and officials still have the authority under the Wildfire Act and its regulations to order anyone to leave the area.
The BC Wildfire Service reminds there are still safety hazards present including:
- Danger trees (fire-damaged trees that have become unstable and could fall over without warning)
- Ash pits (which may be hard to detect and can remain hot long after the flames have died down)
- Unstable soils and terrain
- Increased potential for landslides or rock falls
- Damaged trails or irregular trail surfaces
- Increased water runoff (which could lead to flooding or debris flows)
- Damaged fencing (which could allow livestock to enter roadways)
In areas that have been severely burned, post-wildfire risks may last for two years or more.
However, the increased risk of floods or debris flows in severely burned areas may persist much longer.
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