Area restriction near Brenda Creek wildfire

KAMLOOPS — B.C. Wildfire Service implemented an area restriction order for the vicinity of the Brenda Creek wildfire Saturday (July 17) morning.

The size of the area restriction reflects the continued need to protect the public in areas where there are ongoing fire suppression activities.

The order will remain in place until Oct. 15, 2021, or until it is rescinded.

The order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries outlined below and shown on the map below.

credit – BC Wildfire Service

The Brenda Creek wildfire is measured at 500 hectares and is considered out of control. B.C. Wildfire Service stated the suspected cause is unknown.

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 during:

• Travelling as a person acting in an official capacity
• Travelling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression activities
• Travelling as a person working for Glencore Canada Corporation to and from the Brenda Mine site for the purposes of maintaining critical infrastructure at the site
• Travelling to or from his or her principle residence, that is not under an evacuation order
• Travelling to or from private or leased property for the purposes of accessing a secondary residence or recreational property, that is not under an evacuation order
• Engaging and/or participating in agricultural activities pertaining to livestock or agriculture management on private or leased property

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