From DriveBC:
Okanagan-Shuswap / Highway 1
Highway 1. There is a wildfire between Shuswap Ave and Blind Bay Rd for 19.0 km (Chase to 17 km west of Tappen). The road is closed. Detour in effect. Alternate routes available via Highways 97 and 97A or 97B. Estimated time of re-opening Fri Aug 25 at 10 AM PDT. Next update time Fri Aug 25 at 9 AM PDT. Last updated Thu Aug 24 at 4:15 PM PDT. (DBC-55510)
See DriveBC for details.
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is reminding residents and visitors that the Evacuation Order remains in place for this area. The CSRD is in regular communication with BC Wildfire and the status of Evacuation Alerts and Orders is being assessed regularly.
Updates will be posted on CSRD web and social media channels.
