Goal is to have alternating single-lane traffic by next Saturday.
The status of the Cameron Bluffs wildfire along Highway 4 has improved from being held to under control on Saturday.
The “under-control” status signifies that the wildfire service will continue to patrol the fire and extinguish hot-spots while moving gear, equipment and personnel to another incident. As of Saturday, 108 firefighters were still at the fire, as well as three helicopters and four pieces of heavy equipment.
“We still have a fair bit of hot rockfall coming down,” said Susan Randle, an engineer with the Ministry of Transportation. “That rock has all been burned up so it’s fracturing and spalling off as time goes by.” The Ministry of Transportation is warning travellers the detour adds about four hours travel time, with potentially slow-moving traffic, no passing, single lane bridges, sharp turns and gravel sections. There is also no cellphone network coverage or food or fuel facilities, and limited toilets and emergency services. It’s also dusty, so drivers are being told to turn on their headlights and carry extra water.
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