Hwy open at fire scene

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UPDATE: Tuesday 8:40 a.m.

DriveBC reports the scene of a grass fire north of Lytton has been cleared and that Highway 12 is now fully reopened.

UPDATE: Monday 4:08 p.m.

Highway 12 has partially reopened to single-lane, alternating traffic at the scene of a grass fire just north of Lytton, DriveBC reports.

ORIGINAL: 2:58 p.m.

The snow hasn't melted, but fire season is already here.

DriveBC reports Highway 12 is closed two kilometres north of Lytton, due to a grass fire.

No detour is available, and there is no estimated time of reopening.

A scene assessment in progress.