B.C. Wildfires Merge, Highway 97 Closed | Calgary News

Two major wildfires in B.C. have merged into the Big Bar complex, forcing hundreds to evacuate, including the village of Clinton, and shutting down Highway 97 between Loon Lake Road and Chasm Road. Despite slightly cooler temps, dry conditions keep fire behavior elevated, and officials can’t yet assess damage due to unsafe access. Unconfirmed reports suggest homes and businesses are affected, adding to community stress. The fire is moving north with no sign of slowing, and a wide air quality warning is in effect across the province due to smoke. Travelers should check Drive B.C. for real-time updates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c611814625b8ce56