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Drivers warned to prepare for highway closures due to wildfires
Wildfire activity is increasing in the B.C. Interior and travel on some provincial highways is being affected.
As fire conditions can change quickly, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure advises drivers that provincial highways may close with limited notice.
Non-essential travel to and within fire-affected areas is discouraged to help avoid traffic congestion on evacuation routes.
If people must travel on Interior highways adjacent to wildfires, drivers should ensure they are prepared for possible delays or closures. Travel with a full tank of gas, food, water and other emergency supplies.
For safety and to ensure firefighting efforts are not impeded, drivers should not stop along the highway but instead travel directly to their destinations.
Find the most up-to-date wildfire information.
Drivers are advised to visit www.DriveBC.ca for up-to-date information on highway and side road closures and for route planning.
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