The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Jumbo Creek Wildfire (N21071). This wildfire is estimated to be 145 hectares and is located in the Jumbo Creek area, 38 km west of the District of Invermere.

In the interest of public and responder safety, this area restriction takes effect immediately and remains in place until the earlier of 1 p.m. (MDT) on October 15, or until the Order is rescinded.

This Order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below and as outlined on the below map.

This Order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below:

• Commencing at Point #1, the 1km marker on Jumbo Creek Road (50° 21.124′, -116° 25.086′);
• From the Point #1, the 1km marker on Jumbo Creek Road (50° 21.124′, -116° 25.086′), due south approximately 450m to the height of land at Point #2 (50° 20.884′, -116° 25.137′);
• From Point #2 (50° 20.884′, -116° 25.137′), along the height of land west to Point #3, Blockhead Mountain (50° 18.500′, -116° 35.994′);
• From Point #3, Blockhead Mountain (50° 18.500′, -116° 35.994′), along the height of land north to Point #4, Mount Osiris (50° 25.223′, -116° 39.195′), excluding Jumbo Pass Hut;
• From Point #4, Mount Osiris (50° 25.223′, -116° 39.195′), along the height of land northeast to Point #5, Glacier Dome (50° 26.275′, -116° 37.425′);
• From Point #5, Glacier Dome (50° 26.275′, -116° 37.425′), along the height of land east to Point #6, Paradox Peak (50° 23.169′, -116° 23.370′);
• From Point #6, Paradox Peak (50° 23.169′, -116° 23.370′), along the height of land south to Point #7, Height of land (50° 21.083′, -116° 24.613′);
• From Point #7 (50° 21.083′, -116° 24.613′) due west approximately 565m to Point #1, the 1km marker on Jumbo Creek Road.

NOTE: The east approach to Jumbo Pass Hut is included in the restriction; access is only permitted from the west. Jumbo Pass Hut is not included in the restriction.

Under this Order and section 11(2) of the Wildfire Act, a person must not remain in or enter the restricted area without the prior written authorization of an official designated for the purposes of the Wildfire Act, unless the person:

Enters the area only in the course of:

1. Travelling to or from his or her principal residence, that is not under evacuation an order;
2. Using a highway as defined in the Transportation Act;
3. Travelling as a person acting in an official capacity as defined in s.56 of the Wildfire Act;
4. Travelling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression or enforcement patrol activities.

Failure to comply with Section 11 restricted area requirements may result in a violation ticket for $1,150.

Road closures and area restrictions are subject to change depending on fire activity. For the most current information please visit the fire prohibitions and restrictions section of the BC Wildfire website for the Southeast Fire Centre.

Lead image: The Jumbo Creek wildfire. Image taken on July 26. BC Wildfire Service photo

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