The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Bill Nye Mountain fire that originated seven kilometres southeast of Wasa.

The recent downturn in weather has bolstered weeks of hard work by firefighters, heavy equipment, and aerial resources. As a result of these efforts combined with the more favourable weather conditions over the last few days, fire activity has been reduced.

This fire is now classified as being held, meaning that sufficient suppression has occurred to make it unlikely the fire will spread beyond 2,990 hectares.

Effective immediately the area restriction in the Bill Nye Mountain area will be reduced in size. While the size has been reduced, there is still a continued need to protect the public in areas where ongoing fire suppression activities are taking place.

This reduced area restriction is now in effect and will remain in effect until 1 p.m. on October 15, or until rescinded.

The order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described in the correlated map.

• Commencing at Tracy Creek, off the Lazy Lake Road.
• Straight line east southeast between Tracy creek and Grundy Creek to the height of land northeast of Bill Nye Mountain.
• Continuing north along the height of land towards Hughes peak to Mount Stevens, then descending south along the ridge east of Lazy Lake to tie into Lewis creek road.
• Following Lewis Creek Road to Lazy Lake Road, along Lazy Lake Road back to point of commencement.

Note: Travel on Lewis Creek FSR is prohibited.

Note: Lazy Lake Road and Lazy Lake Rec site are no longer included in the Area Restriction.

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

Road closures and area restrictions are subject to change depending on fire activity.

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

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