Vehicle fire closes Hwy 3

Drive BC is reporting a closure on the Crowsnest Highway near Grand Forks on Saturday afternoon due to a vehicle fire.

The incident is along Highway 3 between Thimble Mtn Trailhead and Spencer Street, which is 10 km west of Grand Forks.

DriveBC said the road is closed and the estimated time of re-opening is 6 p.m.