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(UPDATE: July 21 @ 9:22 am): The highway has now reopened, according to DriveBC.
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(UPDATE: July 21 @ 8:30 am): DriveBC now estimates the road will reopen at 9:30 am.
(Original story: July 21: 6:28 am): Hwy 3 is closed in both directions due to wildfire activity.
DriveBC said the fire is between Barcelo Rd and 115th St.
#BCHwy3 - CLOSED in both directions in #Caswston, east of #Keremeos due to wildfire activity. Assessment in progress, detour available. Further info: https://t.co/zb4YSvFyRr pic.twitter.com/5XP2JIge2i
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) July 21, 2021
According to BC Wildfire Service, a new fire is listed at 0.1 hectares just east of Tukpaqsem Rd.
An assessment is in progress, DriveBC added.
The road is estimated to reopen at about 7:15 am.
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