A swift-moving wild wildfire near Boston Bar triggered immediate evacuation notices during the night on July 22, 2026.
Authorities called for immediate departures as flames spread into adjacent homes and roads.
Emergency crews told every residents in the sector to leave without delay.
Travel routes became impassable after Highway 1 and the Trans-Canada Highway closed due to intensifying flames.
Evacuation zones expanded as the Brunswick Complex fire moved further into the lowland.