A swift-moving wild wildfire near Boston Bar triggered immediate evacuation notices in the night on July 22, 2026.

Authorities called for immediate departures as flames crept into nearby homes and roads.

Emergency crews instructed every residents in the area to leave promptly.

Highway access became blocked after Highway 1 and the Trans-Canada Highway closed due to spreading flames.

Evacuation zones expanded as the Brunswick Complex fire moved further into the valley.