The Coquihalla Highway is closed in both directions Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 3).
Drive BC says the route is closed for a 102 kilometre stretch between Merritt and Hope as a result of a nearby wildfire. The Mine Creek wildfire is currently mapped at 483 hectares in size, and the BC Wildfire Service has labeled the blaze as out-of-control.
Reports and photos share on social media suggest the Mine Creek fire may have encroached on the highway.
Q101 News and CFJC Today will have more information when it becomes available.
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