UPDATE 11:23 AM July 20:
According to Drive BC, Highway 20 has been reopened near Anahim Lake.
However, Drive BC says the highway could be closed again at any time due to wildfire activity.
6:27 PM July 19
BC Wildfire Service said Highway 20 west of Anahim Lake is closed due to increased fire activity from the Hotnarko Creek wildfire.
Both directions are closed, and there are no detours available.
Ground personnel are on-site with skimmers and air tankers, but there is no expected opening time.
The Hotnarko Creek wildfire is about 1,500 hectares in size and is considered of note in the Cariboo Fire Centre.
Due to increased fire behavior on the Hotnarko Creek wildfire (C51355), #BCHwy20 is now closed. Ground personnel on site are being assisted by skimmers and air tankers that are currently actioning the fire.
— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) July 20, 2021