Traffic congestion on Highway 19 expected in wake of Buttle Creek fire 

Traffic delays are expected after a fire broke out near Buttle Creek, and drivers are being asked to obey traffic signs until further notice.

According to the BC Wildfire Service, the fire was discovered Friday and is now being held, but with responders in the area, it’s anticipated that traffic will be reduced to single alternating lanes near Roberts Lake on Highway 19.

The fire is under one hectare in size, and they say the cause is still under investigation.

One initial attack crew remains on site.

There are currently 16 wildfires out of control in the Coastal Fire region.

Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner
Justin is a local reporter in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and is based in Duncan. He has worked in radio for over three years, with all of them in British Columbia. He was previously at 91.7 Coast FM in Nanaimo and also has shows on 95.7 Coast FM, and the weekend show on 89.7 Sun FM. When he is not on the air, he can be found travelling the island and enjoying everything that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

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