Prince George, B.C. – The area restriction order in place around the Chelaslie River fire has been amended to allow public access in areas south of the fire.

The forested areas north of the Kluskus Forest Service Road from Chedakuz Creek (km 118) to Fawnie Creek (km 141) and then north of Fawnie Creek to the Entiako Provincial Park boundary remain restricted to protect the safety of firefighting personnel and the public.

A map of the amended area shows the fire perimeter; not all the area inside the fire perimeter is necessarily actively burning. There may be sections within these boundaries which have not been impacted at this time.

On Wednesday the Cariboo Regional District rescinded its Evacuation Alert for areas near the fire however the District of Bulkey-Nechako has an Evacuation Alert in effect.

The evacuation order issued by BC Parks for all cabin owners in Entiako Provincial Park and any persons within the park remains in effect.