A public access restriction is in effect immediately for the Caven, Wickman, Larch, Bloom, Teepee and Teepee / Jim Creek Forest Service Road due to the wildfire burning by Cherry Lake.

This restriction takes effect immediately and will remain in force until the public is otherwise notified.

This area restriction order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries outlined below:

– Caven Creek Forest Service Road network starting at kilometre 27 and also including Wickman Creek FSR, Larch Creek FSR, and Bloom Creek FSR to kilometre 51.

– Teepee Jim Creek Forest Service Road starting at kilometre 34 on Teepee Creek Forest Service Road.

A map of the affected areas is available online at: http://bit.ly/1Eq4yqY

The wildfire burning west of Cherry Lake is estimated at 1,000 hectares. Today, 43 personnel, seven helicopters and six pieces of equipment are on-site. This wildfire is not currently threatening any communities or structures.

To report a wildfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: http://www.bcwildfire.ca

BC Wildfire Service

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