Updated 3:25 p.m., April 20th 2024
Highway 16 has opened to single lane alternating traffic.
⚠️UPDATE – #BCHwy16 The highway is now open to single lane alternating traffic east of #Telkwa between Hubert Rd and Woodmere Rd after being closed due to a grass fire. Pass with caution and expect delays. #SmithersBC
ℹ️For more info:https://t.co/xZgDDvpEtH
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 20, 2024
Original Story
Highway 16 is closed east of Telkwa due to a grass fire.
Houston and Telkwa fire departments are on scene extinguishing the blaze.
There is no estimated time for the highway to reopen and no further information available about what caused the fire.
⛔#BCHwy16 Closed due to grass fire between Hubert Rd & Woodmere Rd east of #Telkwa. https://t.co/xZgDDvpEtH #SmithersBC
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 20, 2024
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