The Sea-to-Sky Highway has been shut down in both directions due to a brush fire near Horseshoe Bay, located about 25 kilometres northwest of Vancouver.
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the fire is southwest of Whyte Lake, approximately half a kilometre from the ferry terminal.
The fire was three hectares in size as of 2:30 p.m., according to the service. The fire danger rating in the area is listed as moderate, meaning forest fuels are drying, and there’s an increased risk of new fires.
BCWS says the fire is currently out of control, and its cause is under investigation. It was first reported around
