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.
media reporting fire crews have put out the vehicle fire EB at in . Left lane is reported to be open, expect long delays due to heavy congestion from .
鈥� Drive BC (@DriveBC)
vehicle fire eastbound highway 1 just passed 200th
鈥� Katelyn (@Katelyn31981919)
closed EB due to vehicle fire at 232nd. Fire on scene, crew en route. No eto at this time,
鈥� Drive BC (@DriveBC)
Vehicle fire on Hwy 1 just passed Port Kells heading east
鈥� Janice Porter (@jmossporter)
miranda@langleytimes.com
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