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    VIDEO: Mill Fire Temporarily Closes Trans Canada Hwy In Abbotsford, B.C.

    The Canadian Press, 10 Aug, 2017 12:12 PM
      ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Plumes of black smoke from a structure fire in Abbotsford, B.C., resulted in the temporary closure of the Trans Canada Highway.
       
       
      DriveBC says Highway 1 near Mt. Lehman Road was closed in both directions due to a police incident Wednesday.
       
       
      Abbotsford police Const. Ian MacDonald says the fire is believed to be happening at a mill.
       
       
      Areas surrounding the structure have also been closed off.
       
       
      The Abbotsford fire department was not immediately available for comment.
       
       
      Police tweeted that Highway 1 was re-opened to single lane traffic in both directions about an hour after the closure.
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