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UPDATE: Hwy 3 reopens after wildfire-related closure

(UPDATE: July 21 @ 9:22 am): The highway has now reopened, according to DriveBC.

Click here to see other wildfire-related road closures.


(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.

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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