Prince George, B.C.- The area restriction  near the Mt. McAllister  fire that has been burning  near Chetwynd since early July, has been lifted.

The fire itself remains active, and has burned 26280 hectares.

While all firefighters have been  pulled from this blaze, crews  continue to monitor and do rehabilitation work in the area.

Prince George Fire Centre spokesperson Jill Kelsh says the rehab work is aimed at  improving conditions on the ground “It   includes reseeding,   reducing the potential for  erosion,  and repairing the ground where heavy equipment had been operating.”

There is still danger in the Mount McAllister area, including  trees which have  sustained  root damage, these trees could fall over without warning.  Other dangers in the area include fire hotspots,  unstable temporary access routes and  fireguards.

The Mount McAllister fire was started by lightning.