Highway 1 From Yale to Boston Bar Still Closed Due to Ainslie Creek Fire
Crews are strengthening control lines as debris fall keeps Highway 1 shut and the Ainslie Creek wildfire grows to 67,707 hectares, officials said.
- Highway 1 remains closed from Toll Road in Yale to just south of Boston Bar due to the Ainslie Creek wildfire, estimated at 67,707 hectares as of Sunday morning.
- The fire continues burning above the Fraser Canyon near Spuzzum and Alexandra Bridge, where falling debris including trees and rocks periodically impacts the highway.
- Crews are working to strengthen control lines near Prospect Creek FSR and the 32 Road following a decrease in fire activity over Saturday night due to cooler temperatures and humidity.
- Drivers heading north can travel Highway 1 as far as Yale, while Highway 8 and Highway 5 remain open on the fire's southeastern flank.
- An Area Restriction covers the entire fire zone with evacuation orders and alerts in effect; travelers should check DriveBC and EmergencyInfoBC for real-time updates.
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Highway 1 from Yale to Boston Bar still closed due to Ainslie Creek fire - Creston Valley Advance
Highway 1 remains closed from Toll Road (Yale) to just south of Boston Bar due to the Ainslie Creek wildfire, which is still listed as out of control and was estimated at 67,707 hectares as of Sunday morning (Aug. 23). The fire continues to burn above the highway in the Fraser Canyon near Spuzzum and Alexandra Bridge, to the east of the highway and river. Debris fall, including trees and rocks, continues to be a hazard, and periodically impacts …
Highway 1 from Yale to Boston Bar still closed due to Ainslie Creek fire - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Highway 1 remains closed from Toll Road (Yale) to just south of Boston Bar due to the Ainslie Creek wildfire, which is still listed as out of control and was estimated at 67,707 hectares as of Sunday morning (Aug. 23). The fire continues to burn above the highway in the Fraser Canyon near Spuzzum and Alexandra Bridge, to the east of the highway and river. Debris fall, including trees and rocks, continues to be a hazard, and periodically impacts …
Highway 1 from Yale to Boston Bar still closed due to Ainslie Creek fire - Northern Sentinel
Highway 1 remains closed from Toll Road (Yale) to just south of Boston Bar due to the Ainslie Creek wildfire, which is still listed as out of control and was estimated at 67,707 hectares as of Sunday morning (Aug. 23). The fire continues to burn above the highway in the Fraser Canyon near Spuzzum and Alexandra Bridge, to the east of the highway and river. Debris fall, including trees and rocks, continues to be a hazard, and periodically impacts …
Highway 1 from Yale to Boston Bar still closed due to Ainslie Creek fire - The Interior News - Smithers BC
Highway 1 remains closed from Toll Road (Yale) to just south of Boston Bar due to the Ainslie Creek wildfire, which is still listed as out of control and was estimated at 67,707 hectares as of Sunday morning (Aug. 23). The fire continues to burn above the highway in the Fraser Canyon near Spuzzum and Alexandra Bridge, to the east of the highway and river. Debris fall, including trees and rocks, continues to be a hazard, and periodically impacts …
Penticton Western News
Highway 1 from Yale to Boston Bar still closed due to Ainslie Creek fire
Highway 1 remains closed from Toll Road (Yale) to just south of Boston Bar due to the Ainslie Creek wildfire, which is still listed as out of control and was estimated at 67,707 hectares as of Sunday morning (Aug. 23). The fire continues to burn above the highway in the Fraser Canyon near Spuzzum and Alexandra Bridge, to the east of the highway and river. Debris fall, including trees and rocks, continues to be a hazard, and periodically impacts …
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