Updated: 9:27 p.m., Thursday, May 4th:
According to Drive BC, Highway 16 has been completely reopened.
✅ CLEAR #BCHwy16 – the highway is now fully open in #SmithersBC following a grass fire. #Kitwanga #HoustonBC #PrinceGeorge
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) May 5, 2023
Updated: 5:21 p.m., Thursday, May 4th:
According to Drive BC, Highway 16 has been reopened to single-lane, alternating traffic.
⚠️ UPDATE #BCHwy16 – the highway is now open to single lane alternating traffic #SmithersBC following the closure due to a grass fire. #Kitwanga #HoustonBC #PrinceGeorge
ℹ️ For more info:https://t.co/fwyl97R8QM pic.twitter.com/Tr3Bd1CQmO
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) May 4, 2023
Original Story:
Smithers Fire Rescue is on scene battling a grass fire near Elgin Avenue, just west of Smithers.
According to Drive BC, Highway 16 between Laughlin Road and Scotia Street is open to single lane alternating traffic due to the fire.
More information is to come.