The province temporarily closed Highway 27 between Vanderhoof and Fort St. James Saturday night due to the burning Tsah Creek wildfire.

On Sunday, BC Wildfire Service called the measure precautionary in relation to the 300-hectare wildfire. The highway has since reopened.

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The wildfire remains burning about 1 kilometre west of the highway.

香蕉视频直播淭raffic control remains in place to ensure commuter and response personnel safety. Please drive with caution as there are wildfire crews actively working in the area and visibility is limited due to smoke.香蕉视频直播�

The fire was discovered on July 5 and believed to be caused by lightning.

An evacuation alert remains in effect for the Powers Creek area, specifically south of Seymour Lake, accessed from Tatlow or Hudson Bay Mountain roads.

An evacuation order is underway for all properties on either side of Highway 27 near Echo Lake and Bearcub FSR.