US EditionAlaska Highway reopened after nearby wildfire forced closure near Fort Nelson, B.C.
- A wildfire near Summit Lake, B.C., forced closure of the Alaska Highway between Steamboat and Toad River in early June 2025.
- The closure followed rapid fire growth fueled by drought and strong winds, with the blaze discovered on May 28 and showing aggressive behavior.
- The Summit Lake fire covers about 2,125 hectares, burns out of control northeast of Summit Lake, and prompted evacuation alerts for the Tetsa River area.
- Officials reopened a 9-kilometre stretch to single-lane alternating traffic late June 2 while warning that road status may change quickly due to fire activity.
- The closure disrupted travel on one of two major routes to the Yukon, with officials advising motorists to monitor DriveBC updates amid ongoing smoke and limited visibility.
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Wildfire in northern BC closes portion of Alaska Highway, with no detours available for travelers
June 3, 8:30 am update: The Alaska Highway portion closed by fire has reopened to one-lane traffic. Expect delays and possible further closures. A fast-moving wildfire near Summit Lake, approximately 58 miles west of Fort Nelson, has led to travel disruptions along the Alaska Highway and forced evacuation alerts for parts of northern British Columbia. […] The post Wildfire in northern BC closes portion of Alaska Highway, with no detours availabl…
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