Area Restriction Order issued for Lum Creek Wildfire

The BC Wildfire Service has issued an Area Restriction Order to keep members of the public away from the Lum Creek Wildfire northeast of Cranbrook.

The fire was discovered August and has grown to 494 hectares.

The areas covered by the Area Restriction Order are as follows:

• Commencing at the junction of Bull-Tanglefoot FSR & Tanglefoot South FSR @ [49° 39.615′, -115° 21.403′]
• Due North along the ridgeline and following the height of land to the peak of Mt Haley @ [49° 43.388′, -115° 26.684′]
• Due Southwest following the height of land to the peak of Vertical Mtn @ [49° 41.594′, -115° 31.482′]
• Due Southeast following the height of land to the peak of Mt Lum @ [49° 39.334′, -115° 28.413′]
• Due Southeast to the peak of Mt. Patmore @ [49° 37.447′, -115° 25.127′]
• Due Northeast to approximately 40km on Bullvan FSR @ [49° 38.542′, -115° 22.178′]
• Due North to connect with point of commencement at the junction of Bull-Tanglefoot FSR & Tanglefoot South FSR

Find more information from the BC Wildfire Service below:

The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Lum Creek wildfire (N12352), which originated approximately 28 kilometres northeast of Cranbrook. This area restriction reflects the need to protect the public in areas where fire suppression activities are taking place.

This restriction is currently in effect and will remain in effect until 12:00 noon (PDT) on October 15, 2023, or until rescinded. The order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below and outlined in the provided map.

Area Restriction Order details:

• Commencing at the junction of Bull-Tanglefoot FSR & Tanglefoot South FSR @ [49° 39.615′, -115° 21.403′]
• Due North along the ridgeline and following the height of land to the peak of Mt Haley @ [49° 43.388′, -115° 26.684′]
• Due Southwest following the height of land to the peak of Vertical Mtn @ [49° 41.594′, -115° 31.482′]
• Due Southeast following the height of land to the peak of Mt Lum @ [49° 39.334′, -115° 28.413′]
• Due Southeast to the peak of Mt. Patmore @ [49° 37.447′, -115° 25.127′]
• Due Northeast to approximately 40km on Bullvan FSR @ [49° 38.542′, -115° 22.178′]
• Due North to connect with point of commencement at the junction of Bull-Tanglefoot FSR & Tanglefoot South FSR

For a map of the affected area click here.

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:

1) First receives written authorization of an official designated for the purposes of the Wildfire Act, or

2) Enters the area only in the course of:

• travelling to or from his or her principle residence that is not under an evacuation order;
• using a highway as defined in the Transportation Act;
• travelling as a person acting in an official capacity as defined in s.56 of the Wildfire Act; or
• travelling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression or enforcement patrol activities.

The BC Wildfire Service reminds the public that although access to a private residence is permitted, the public must stay out of active fire areas. Public interference has a direct impact on the effectiveness of fire suppression activities and poses safety risks to both the public and responders who are working to contain the fire.

This Order is subject to and subordinate to any applicable evacuation orders made under the Emergency Program Act.

Failure to comply with Section 11 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. For the most current information please visit the bans and restrictions section of the BC Wildfire website for the Southeast Fire Centre, or visit the Southeast Fire Centre bans and restrictions webpage.

– Article includes information from BC Wildfire Service