US EditionCoquihalla Reopens, but No Stopping Allowed as Mine Creek Wildfire Forces Evacuations
The Mine Creek wildfire has burned 1,900 hectares, forcing evacuation of at least one property and closure of the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt, officials said.
- On September 4, 2025, evacuation orders and alerts were issued near the Mine Creek wildfire northeast of Hope, B.C., with the Coquihalla Highway closed between Hope and Merritt.
- The wildfire, discovered on September 1 and believed caused by lightning, has grown to about 1,900 hectares amid steep terrain and previous flood damage complicating access.
- Local authorities including the Thompson-Nicola and Fraser Valley regional districts issued evacuation orders for multiple areas, and crews are focusing on protecting infrastructure and shoring up the highway.
- BC Wildfire Service reported Rank 5 fire behaviour on September 3, indicating active crown fire, with cooler mornings bringing some decrease but fire activity expected to rise again as temperatures and wind increase.
- The ongoing wildfire has led to the shutdown of the highway connecting Hope and Merritt, affecting regional travel and safety. Authorities warn that the route may face temporary closures, reduced visibility, and persistent smoke-related air quality problems throughout the Lower Mainland.
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Local emergency declared over B.C. fire that shut highway as evacuation orders expand
CHILLIWACK — Three British Columbia wildfires, including a blaze that forced the closure of the Coquihalla Highway, have prompted local officials to issue new evacuation orders.
·Prince George, Canada
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Coquihalla reopens, but no stopping allowed as Mine Creek wildfire forces evacuations
The Coquihalla Highway reopened between Hope and Merritt Friday, but travellers were prohibited from stopping as the fast-growing Mine Creek wildfire continued to burn on both sides of the route.
·Canada
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Evacuation orders issued for wildfire burning on Coquihalla (BC)
UPDATE 6:41 p.m. An evacuation order has been issued by the Fraser Valley Regional District due to the Mine Creek wildfire. An evacuation order has been issued for Coquihalla Lake Lodge, 35600 Coquihalla Lakes Road, Coquihalla Summit Snowmobile Club, and the Tulameen Forest Service Road. Anyone curr...
·Kelowna, Canada
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