A rapid-moving grass wildfire near Boston Bar triggered critical evacuation notices in the night on July 22, 2026.
Authorities ordered immediate departures as flames swept into close-by homes and roads.
Emergency crews directed all residents in the sector to leave promptly.
Highway access became blocked 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 valley.