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Area Restriction for Matthew Creek Wildfire Reduced
Fire crews and aerial resources have cut fire activity at the 1,826-hectare blaze, but travel bans and enforcement remain in place.
- Effective Thursday, September 3, the BC Wildfire Service reduced the area restriction for the Matthew Creek Wildfire, located approximately 10km west of the City of Kimberley.
- Recent cool, rainy weather has benefited crews and reduced fire activity for the wildfire, which has burned up to 1,826 hectares since it was discovered in July.
- Under the Wildfire Act, unauthorized entry is prohibited, with violations punishable by a $1,150 ticket; travel is not permitted on the Matthew Creek FSR within restricted boundaries.
- Access is limited to individuals acting in an official capacity, supporting wildfire suppression, or traveling to a principal residence not under an evacuation order.
- The remaining restricted area will continue to be off-limits until October 31, unless officials rescind the order earlier due to changing fire conditions.
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