{ "captured_at": "2026-08-18T06:47:29.087479-07:00", "date": "2026-08-18", "slug": "bcws-area-restrictions-rescinded-road-evacuation-check-august-18-2026", "emergencyinfobc_home_link_count": 44, "emergencyinfobc_event_count": 30, "drivebc_wildfire_event_count": 15, "drivebc_major_wildfire_event_count": 12, "selected_drivebc_event_ids": [ "drivebc.ca/DBC-93680", "drivebc.ca/DBC-93451", "drivebc.ca/DBC-93780", "drivebc.ca/DBC-93781", "drivebc.ca/DBC-93947", "drivebc.ca/DBC-93773", "drivebc.ca/DBC-93766", "drivebc.ca/DBC-93772" ], "latest_bcws_posts": [ { "date": "2026-08-17", "modified": "2026-08-17T10:38:34", "slug": "area-restriction-to-be-rescinded-for-mount-rollins-area", "title": "Area restriction to be rescinded for Mount Rollins area", "link": "https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/area-restriction-to-be-rescinded-for-mount-rollins-area/", "excerpt": "CASTLEGAR – The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Mount Rollins wildfire (N51257). This wildfire is estimated to be 236 hectares and is located in the Mount Rollins area, 11 km southeast of Needles. Fire behaviour and activity for the Mount Rollins wildfire (N51257) has decreased and firefighting personnel no longer need to restrict public access … Continued", "content_text": "CASTLEGAR – The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Mount Rollins wildfire (N51257) . This wildfire is estimated to be 236 hectares and is located in the Mount Rollins area, 11 km southeast of Needles. Fire behaviour and activity for the Mount Rollins wildfire (N51257) has decreased and firefighting personnel no longer need to restrict public access to the area. The area restriction issued for the Mount Rollins area on August 10 is rescinded, effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT, on August 17, 2026 . Before entering any area affected by a wildfire, people should be aware that significant safety hazards may be present. Fire-damaged trees may be unstable and could fall down. Ash pits can be hard to detect and can remain hot long after the flames have died down. The BC Wildfire Service reminds members of the public that the Mount Rollins wildfire (N51257) is an active worksite, and they should always exercise caution while travelling in the area. Although the area restriction has been rescinded, officials still have the authority under the Wildfire Act and its regulations to order anyone to leave the area. Smoke may still be seen within the fire’s perimeter over the coming weeks. Smoke appearing from well within the fire perimeter and burned material is common. However, smoke that rises from green, unburned fuel or from outside a fire’s perimeter should be reported immediately. 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 Wildfi" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "modified": "2026-08-17T10:03:51", "slug": "area-restriction-rescinded-for-the-calamity-creek-area", "title": "Area restriction rescinded for the Calamity Creek area", "link": "https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/area-restriction-rescinded-for-the-calamity-creek-area/", "excerpt": "CASTLEGAR – The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Calamity Creek wildfire (N11036). This wildfire is estimated to be 181 hectares and is located in the Calamity Creek area, 39 km northwest of the City of Kimberley. Fire behaviour and activity for the Calamity Creek wildfire (N11036) has decreased and firefighting personnel no longer need to … Continued", "content_text": "CASTLEGAR – The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Calamity Creek wildfire (N11036) . This wildfire is estimated to be 181 hectares and is located in the Calamity Creek area, 39 km northwest of the City of Kimberley. Fire behaviour and activity for the Calamity Creek wildfire (N11036) has decreased and firefighting personnel no longer need to restrict public access to the area. The area restriction issued for the Calamity Creek area on August 2 is rescinded, effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT, on August 17, 2026 . Before entering any area affected by a wildfire, people should be aware that significant safety hazards may be present. Fire-damaged trees may be unstable and could fall down. Ash pits can be hard to detect and can remain hot long after the flames have died down. The BC Wildfire Service reminds members of the public that the Calamity Creek wildfire (N11036) is an active worksite, and they should always exercise caution while travelling in the area. Although the area restriction has been rescinded, officials still have the authority under the Wildfire Act and its regulations to order anyone to leave the area. Smoke may still be seen within the fire’s perimeter over the coming weeks. Smoke appearing from well within the fire perimeter and burned material is common. However, smoke that rises from green, unburned fuel or from outside a fire’s perimeter should be reported immediately. 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 sectio" }, { "date": "2026-08-14", "modified": "2026-08-14T10:13:46", "slug": "area-restriction-implemented-in-vicinity-of-ainslie-creek-wildfire", "title": "Area restriction implemented in vicinity of Ainslie Creek wildfire", "link": "https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/area-restriction-implemented-in-vicinity-of-ainslie-creek-wildfire/", "excerpt": "HOPE – The BC Wildfire Service is implementing an Area Restriction Order within the vicinity of the Ainslie Creek wildfire (V10755), located east of the Fraser River near Boston Bar. This Order takes effect at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Friday, August 14, 2026, and will remain in place until 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on August … Continued", "content_text": "HOPE – The BC Wildfire Service is implementing an Area Restriction Order within the vicinity of the Ainslie Creek wildfire (V10755) , located east of the Fraser River near Boston Bar. This Order takes effect at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Friday, August 14, 2026, and will remain in place until 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on August 31, 2026, or until the order is otherwise rescinded. This area restriction is being implemented to address public and responder safety and limit public interference in areas where fire suppression activities are taking place. Please note that the affected area spans portions of both the Coastal Fire Centre and the Kamloops Fire Centre. Under this Order and Section 11(2) of the Wildfire Act , a person must not remain in or enter the restricted area unless the person is: a) Travelling as a person acting in an official capacity; b) Travelling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression activities; c) Travelling to or from their principal residence, that is not under an evacuation order; d) Travelling to or from their private or leased property for the purposes of accessing their secondary residence or recreational property, that is not under an evacuation order; e) Using a highway as defined in the Transportation Act ; or f) Engaging and/or participating in agricultural activities pertaining to livestock or agriculture management on Crown Range, Crown Grazing Lease, private or leased property. This Order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below and outlined on the provided map . 26 V10755 MAP AreaRestriction Info 8_5x11P Aug13 D" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "modified": "2026-08-10T17:44:13", "slug": "area-restriction-in-effect-for-mount-rollins-area", "title": "Area restriction in effect for Mount Rollins area", "link": "https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/area-restriction-in-effect-for-mount-rollins-area/", "excerpt": "CASTLEGAR – The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the N51257 wildfire in the Mount Rollins area. This wildfire is estimated to be 236 hectares and is suspected to be lightning-caused. In the interest of public safety, this area restriction is effective immediately and remains in place until the earlier of 12:00 noon (PDT) … Continued", "content_text": "CASTLEGAR – The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the N51257 wildfire in the Mount Rollins area. This wildfire is estimated to be 236 hectares and is suspected to be lightning-caused. In the interest of public safety, this area restriction is effective immediately and remains in place until the earlier of 12:00 noon (PDT) on October 15, 2026, or until the Order is rescinded. This Order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below and as outlined on the attached map. This Order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below: Commencing at Junction of Road Permit APPLEGROVE ROAD/BR 2 and Road Permit SECTION TWO at Point #1 (49° 50.752′, (-118° 3.584′) Follow Road Permit SECTION TWO to the North as it becomes Road Permit PIN ROAD and continues Northeast to the junction of Road Permit PIN ROAD, Road Permit SECTION ONE and Road Permit SECTION ONE C at Point #2 (49° 51.750′, -118° 2.309′) Follow Road Permit SECTION ONE C to the North to Point #3 (49° 53.080′, -118° 1.512′) a point along the road Following the height of land East to Point #4 (49° 52.456′, -117° 57.302′) Continue along the height of land Southeast to Point #5 (49° 50.808′, -117° 56.169′) Follow the height of land South the Point #6 (49° 48.941′, -117° 56.752′) Follow the height of land West to Point #7 (49° 49.160′, -118° 0.338′) Take a bearing of 318 degrees for 1.63 kilometres Northwest to the end of Road Permit SECTION TWO F TWO at Point #8 (49° 50.375′, -118° 2.023′) Follow Road Permit SECTION TWO F TWO to the West to the junction of Road Permit SECTIO" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "modified": "2026-08-11T15:48:28", "slug": "off-road-vehicles-to-be-prohibited-in-the-kamloops-fire-centre", "title": "Off-road vehicles to be prohibited in the Kamloops Fire Centre", "link": "https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/off-road-vehicles-to-be-prohibited-in-the-kamloops-fire-centre/", "excerpt": "KAMLOOPS – Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on August 10, 2026, off-road vehicles (ORV) will be prohibited on Crown land throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. Given the scope and scale of fires currently burning in B.C., and the elevated danger ratings in many southern regions of the province, this prohibition is … Continued", "content_text": "KAMLOOPS – Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on August 10, 2026, off-road vehicles (ORV) will be prohibited on Crown land throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. Given the scope and scale of fires currently burning in B.C., and the elevated danger ratings in many southern regions of the province, this prohibition is being put into place to further protect public safety. As of 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on August 10, 2026, the operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land will be prohibited and all on-highway vehicles must remain on road surfaces as defined in the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation . The prohibition applies to off-road vehicles as defined in the Off-Road Vehicle Act and section 2 (a) of the Off-Road Vehicle Regulation : all-terrain vehicles motorcycles off-road side-by-side vehicles This prohibition applies to all Crown land that is outside of municipal boundaries. In addition, this prohibition applies to the following types of land within municipal boundaries: Parks, conservancies and recreation areas (Park Act) Recreation sites, recreation trails, interpretive forest sites and trail-based recreation areas (Forest and Range Practices Act) Ecological reserves (Ecological Reserve Act) Wildlife management areas (Wildlife Act) Private managed forest land (Private Managed Forest Land Act) It also does not apply to emergency response, agriculture or commercial / industrial users who operate off-road vehicles for farming or business purposes. The ORV prohibition also does not apply to individuals who are customers of an" } ], "official_source_urls": [ "https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/", "https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/wp-json/wp/v2/event?per_page=30&_fields=date,modified,slug,link,title,excerpt", "https://api.open511.gov.bc.ca/events?format=json&limit=500", "https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/wp-json/wp/v2/posts?per_page=20&_fields=date,modified,slug,link,title,excerpt,content" ], "verdict": "Official sources support a dated daily source card: BCWS rescinded two area restrictions while warning of ongoing wildfire-site hazards; EmergencyInfoBC still lists wildfire/evacuation/action pages; and DriveBC/Open511 still shows wildfire/fire/smoke road events." }