I agree, it's a shame what happened.   I did the west route from Irvine down to Gammon/Royd last year.  The 700m portage between two of the unnamed lakes was one of the most beautiful walks I've ever been on.  We were planning a three week trip from Moose down to Lightning (or up to Irvine) in late Aug./Sept. but we're going have to re-route.  Just waiting to see what the fires do.
Haven't been to this site lately.......nice checking in!
...........Mike