UPDATE:
BC Wildfire crews have contained a 30-hectare blaze near Mackenzie this evening.
The fire started near the Lyons Bay area nearly 15 kilometres south of Mackenzie near the junction of Highway 39 and 97.
Drive BC is reporting the highway has re-opened to the public, but advise the public to use caution when travelling to and from the District.
We will bring more updates tomorrow morning on this incident.
The forest fire on #Hwy39 south of #MackenzieBC is now contained. The hwy is open again to traffic. Please drive with caution through this corridor as you may experience smokey conditions. Ground crews are still active at the site to ensure the fire is managed accordingly.
— YRB Fort George Ltd (@YRBFortGeorge) June 17, 2018
ORIGINAL STORY:
Highway 39 is closed in both directions near Mackenzie due to a wildfire in the area.
According to North District RCMP, smoke has been seen near the Lyons Bay entrance and the the closure starts at the Highway 97 junction.
The BC Wildfire Service states the blaze itself is only 30 hectares in size.
Police say the highway will only be open for the water bomber to get through and there are no details on how long the stretch will be closed.
RCMP are asking all commuters, local residents, and the public to stay away from the area and to report all wildfire sightings to the BC Wildfire Service.
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