Fuel truck fire closes Highway 24 in both directions for hours near Little Fort

By Amy Judd Global News

Posted June 13, 2021 4:57 pm EST

Updated June 14, 2021 12:12 pm EST

1 min read

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This Drive BC camera is situated at Hwy 5, in Little Fort at Hwy 5/Hwy 24 junction, looking north. It appears black smoke can be seen on the left of the image. Drive BC

A vehicle fire closed Highway 24 near Little Fort, B.C. for hours on Sunday.

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It has now reopened to traffic.

Clearwater RCMP confirmed officers were called to the scene of a burning fuel truck.

One rural property was also evacuated due to the fire, RCMP confirmed.

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According to the Ministry of Transportation, RCMP and fire personnel determined it was too hazardous to fight directly so they set up an 800-metre perimeter around the truck.

RCMP said there is no word yet on what caused the fire and there are no reported injuries.