A fast-moving wild wildfire near Boston Bar triggered urgent evacuation notices during the night on July 22, 2026.
Authorities demanded immediate departures as flames crept into nearby homes and roads.
Emergency crews directed every residents in the zone to leave without delay.
Road access became impossible after Highway 1 and the Trans-Canada Highway closed due to advancing flames.
Evacuation zones widened as the Brunswick Complex fire moved further into the lowland.