Highway 3 is closed from Hope to Manning Park, affecting local traffic. Wildfire activity left both lanes impassable, stopping travel. Travellers now solely use the Coquihalla Highway, bypassing the closure. The fire near Hope flames northeast of the Coquihalla interchange, sending thick smoke. Smoke is heavy and clearly to see, reducing visibility. A second blaze broke out south of Boston Bar on Tuesday. This second fire affects 300 hectares. It prompted officials to close Highway 1 in the same area. Two key routes into southern BC are now closed.