CASTLEGAR -- Due to recent progress made by firefighting crews and to allow public greater access to popular recreation areas over the long weekend, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has rescinded the area restriction order for the Little Slocan area.

Though the area restriction is no longer in place, the Tedesco Forest Service Road (FSR) will remain closed to both industrial and non-industrial traffic. The closure begins at the 18km marker on the Little Slocan Main FSR where the Tedesco FSR branches off, and includes the entire Tedesco road system. The Little Slocan Main FSR remains open. The FSR closure remains in place to accommodate response operations, ensure the safety of firefighters, and protect public safety. This closure will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified.

The closure applies to the Forest Service Roads (FSR) described above and shown on the map: http://ow.ly/868Z50Bj1D.

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 this link: http://ow.ly/WlFn50B7XVV.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, please call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air-quality advisories, visit bcwildfire.ca

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Contact:
Southeast Fire Centre
Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service
Southeast Fire Centre
250-318-7715

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