A fiery trailer unit just east of the Squilax Anglemont Road closed the Trans-Canada Highway on Saturday, March 4 for more than an hour.
About 1:05 p.m., Chase RCMP responded to a report of the trailer portion of a tractor-trailer rig burning on the eastbound side of the highway.
The driver attempted to extinguish the fire but was unsuccessful, so, with the help of a passerby, he was able to move the tractor unit to safety.
Highway #1 was closed while the Shuswap Volunteer Fire Department extinguished the blaze, heat from which could be felt on the opposite side of the road.
Fire chief Gary Hoult reports the cause hasn91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™t been determined but it could have been the trailer91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s air brakes.
Traffic was reduced to single lane, alternating directions for a few more hours while the debris was removed.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Chase detachment at 250-679-3221.
