UPDATE: Drive BC has announced the left lane is now open eastbound on Highway 1 at 232 Street.
The freeway was closed earlier on Thursday afternoon due to a vehicle fire.
Drive BC made the announcement via Twitter.
A photo posted on social media shows that an RV was completely engulfed in flames.
Video shot by Mark J Morrison and posted to his Facebook page shows firefighters working in the midst of thick plumes of grey smoke.
#BCHwy1 media reporting fire crews have put out the vehicle fire EB at #GloverRoad in #LangleyBC. Left lane is reported to be open, expect long delays due to heavy congestion from #192nd.
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) August 30, 2018
@NEWS1130Traffic vehicle fire eastbound highway 1 just passed 200th pic.twitter.com/JnvuW3TWFd
— Katelyn (@Katelyn31981919) August 30, 2018
#BCHwy1 closed EB due to vehicle fire at 232nd. Fire on scene, crew en route. No eto at this time, #LangleyBC
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) August 30, 2018
Vehicle fire on Hwy 1 just passed Port Kells heading east pic.twitter.com/CyAkOd4o5G
— Janice Porter (@jmossporter) August 30, 2018
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