Wildfire causes Highway closure just south of Chetwynd
CHETWYND —Update: Highway 97 just south of Chetwynd has reopened to single-lane alternating traffic.
In addition to that, the evacuation order for the area has been lifted and an alert has been issued instead.
Earlier: The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has issued an evacuation order for the Wildmare Creek near Chetwynd.
The following areas are affected: