Area restrictions issued for Allie Lake fire

KAMLOOPS — As firefighters attempt to tame the out-of-control Allie Lake wildfire, area restrictions are being put in place. 

The order applies to Crown land in the vicinity of the fire and has been issued to better accommodate firefighting operations, and keep the public safe.

The area under restriction is described below: 

•  North boundary: Commencing north of Young Lake and west of Spectacle Lake 51° 17.382′ x 120° 56.418 heading east toward the north side of Bonaparte Lake, connecting to 51° 17.508′ x -120° 33.816′.
• East boundary: Continue from North boundary 51° 17.508′ x -120° 33.816′ heading south across Bonaparte Lake, along the eastern edge of Elbow Lake and Heller Lake toward Hiahkwah Lake, Home Cabin Lake Road to 51° 6.432′ x 120° 33.534.
• South boundary: Continue from 51° 6.432′ x 120° 33.534 Hiahkwah Lake, Home Cabin Lake Road heading west toward Fatox Lake and Skookum Lake toward Brigade Creek at 51° 6.366 x 120° 56.04.
• West boundary: Continue from at 51° 6.366 x 120° 56.04 by Brigade Creek heading north across Hamilton Creek and then west toward the north side of Young Lake at 51° 17.382′ x 120° 56.418.

No one will be permitted into the area without proper authorization unless entering in the following cases:

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a) travelling to or from his or her primary residence;
b) travelling to or from private or leased property for the purpose of accessing his or her secondary residence or recreational property;
c) using a highway as defined in the Transportation Act;
d) travelling as a person acting in an official capacity; and
e) travelling for the purpose of supporting wildfire suppression activities.

The restriction will remain in place until 12 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2018, or until it is rescinded.