Boston Bar, B.C., residents look on as wildfire burns near small highway community
Crews are protecting Highway 1 and nearby communities as the Brunswick Complex grows to nearly 20,000 hectares, BC Wildfire Service said.
- Two out-of-control wildfires near Boston Bar reached a combined 20,000 hectares on Wednesday, forcing evacuation orders and alerts across the Fraser Canyon.
- Sustained strong winds and dry conditions have persisted for 48 hours in the Fraser Canyon, with no precipitation reported since the fires sparked last week.
- An incident management team, 221 firefighters, 14 helicopters, and 34 pieces of heavy machinery are assigned to the complex, prioritizing the Highway 1 corridor and power lines.
- The Fraser Valley Regional District confirmed structures were destroyed by the blazes, though dangerous conditions have delayed full damage assessments for residents and business owners like Jagdip Singh Bihal.
- BC Wildfire Service crews are operating 24-hours a day establishing containment lines, as forecasts warn that hot, windy weather will continue challenging suppression efforts for several days.
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Boston Bar, B.C., residents look on as wildfire burns near small highway community
BOSTON BAR - Jagdip Singh Bihal says he's opening his highway-side restaurant in Boston Bar, B.C., earlier than usual to accommodate wildfire crews battling a growing blaze near the small community.
Shayne Findlay, owner of Blue Lake Resort, near Boston Bar, B.C., reported that "the wind was raging" as a forest fire ravaged the property on Tuesday night, destroying several buildings, including the house of the complex manager.
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