Update: Police said fire crews were able to quickly action the blaze. The highway is open to a single lane and should be fully reopened soon.
Highway 3 east of Cranbrook is closed in both directions after a fire was sparked this afternoon.
Cranbrook RCMP officials said it is just east of Eager Hill Road.
BC Wildfire Service crews are en route to the fire.
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There is no accurate information on the size at this time and the cause is undetermined.
We will provide more information as details come in.