The BC Wildfire Service has lifted the area restriction for the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
The decision took effect at 10 am Thursday morning, and the wildfire service is reminding people to be cautious when travelling through the area for recreation.
The Kiskatinaw River wildfire was discovered on May 28, and the blaze grew to more than 26,000 hectares over the summer, even crossing into Alberta.
The wildfire service said lighting is the suspected cause of the fire, noting that 78 percent of wildfires in BC were ignited by lighting strikes.
It says post-wildfire risks may persist for more than 2 years. These include dangerous trees threatening to fall, ash pits, unstable soil and terrain, increased water runoff, and damage fencing.
The province added that there may still be smouldering ground fires and smoke in the area but noted it’s nothing to worry about. However, it urges people to immediately report any smoke rising from green, unburnt fuel in the Kiskatinaw River area.