Alaska Highway Reopened After Nearby Wildfire Forced Closure Near Fort Nelson, B.C.

Alaska Highway reopened after nearby wildfire forced closure near Fort Nelson, B.C.

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Blaze forces Alaska Highway closure as B.C. wildfire season ramps up

The Summit Lake fire is one of 70 active wildfires across the province, with just over half classified as burning out of control

Alaska Highway in B.C.'s far north partially reopens after wildfire prompted earlier closure

The Alaska Highway (Highway 97) in the province's far north was open to single-lane alternating traffic on Tuesday after a closure due to the Summit Lake wildfire west of Fort Nelson, B.C., on Monday.

Alaska Highway cut near Fort Nelson as B.C. fire season ramps up

Fire season is ramping up in British Columbia as the province's wildfire service warns of hot, dry and windy conditions in the forecast.

Alaska Highway shutdown continues as B.C. responds to wildfire north of Fort Nelson

Authorities say portion of Highway 97 is closed in northern British Columbia