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Flames and smoke tearing through a pine forest during active wildfire conditions

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By Dwayne
August 2, 2026

BC & Alberta Wildfire Season: Highway Closures, Detours & What Shippers Need to Know

Wildfire season is closing BC and Alberta highways (Hwy 1, 3, and 97). Get current closures, evacuation order links, and what it means for time-critical freight.

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