Residents can travel to and from their homes. Written exceptions can be issued for operations or activities which would not cause fire starts. The above orders are issued by the individual Fire Centres. In a major emergency, all forest use may be prohibited. This action protects the public from actual or potential fire, or during fire suppression operations.
Residents can still travel to and from their homes.
This order is placed by a designated official in the appropriate Fire Centre, in consultation with district and regional managers, and is signed by the Minister of Forests. Orders which can restrict the recreation or work activities of people in the forests are only applied after serious consideration is given to the fire hazard and risks. The orders must also be rescinded when no longer necessary. Information about restrictions is issued to the media and posted in all B.C. Forest Service and tourist offices. Television, radio and newspaper media give extensive coverage to restrictions.