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

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

Emergency crews told each residents in the area to leave without delay.

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

Evacuation zones widened as the Brunswick Complex fire moved further into the lowland.