Image: Adam Bruno / CFJC Today / Photo of the Coquihalla as pictured on Sept. 3, 2025.

By Alyssa Conti

COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY

Coquihalla reopens after closure from Mine Creek wildfire

Sep 5, 2025 | 12:31 PM

COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY — Highway 5 between Hope and Merritt has now reopened in both directions after being shut down due to a wildfire.

The Mine Creek wildfire, which sits at 1,900 hectares as of this morning (Sep. 5), is displaying low-vigour surface fire behaviour at ranks 1 and 2.

Drivers are asked to be prepared for closures with minimal notice, given how close the fire is to the highway. Officials also ask motorists not to stop in the fire zone.

“Intermittent lane closures can be expected as crews continue to assess and repair roadside damage, and visibility is reduced due to wildfire smoke,” the Ministry of Transportation and Transit stated.

“Drivers should also be prepared for an increased risk of wildlife presence due to fire damage to wildlife-exclusion fencing on this section of highway.”

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FATAL CRASH

1 dead after single-vehicle collision at Lougheed Highway Saturday

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Cell coverage has been affected across sections of the highway.

Closures remain in effect for the Britton Creek and Coquihalla Lakes washroom facilities, as well as the Juliet, Mine Creek, and Falls Lake exits, due to an evacuation order.

You can visit DriveBC for more up-to-date information on road conditions and alternative routes.