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

Authorities called for immediate departures as flames spread into close-by homes and roads.

Emergency crews told each residents in the sector to leave immediately.

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

Evacuation zones widened as the Brunswick Complex fire advanced further into the basin.