7 buildings destroyed in Brunswick Complex wildfires; some residents not evacuating
Officials say about 450 properties are under evacuation orders as crews monitor two wildfires that cover about 200 square kilometers.
- On July 16, 2026, wildfires prompted evacuation orders for approximately 450 properties near Boston Bar, according to the Fraser Valley Regional District . Officials continue urging residents to leave.
- The Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek wildfires burn on opposite sides of the Fraser River, combining for about 200 square kilometers. The Ainslie Creek fire spans 16,575 hectares, while Brunswick Creek covers 4,083 hectares.
- At the south end of the Brunswick Creek fire on Sunday, crews conducted an ignition operation to secure the east flank across from Boston Bar. BCWS maintains a 24-hour response including ground crews and helicopters.
- FVRD communications manager Samantha Piper said Sunday that some residents have not evacuated or returned to order areas. "This action leaves you at risk," Piper said, noting security patrols continue 24 hours daily.
- Forecast gusts up to 40 km/h could increase fire behaviour despite recent cooler temperatures. Highway 1 near Boston Bar remains open to one lane in each direction with a speed reduction in place.
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Evacuation order issued for properties south of Hell's Gate due to Brunswick Complex fires - Grand Forks Gazette
Due to the Brunswick Complex wildfires, the Fraser Valley Regional District upgraded an evacuation alert to an evacuation order on Thursday night (July 23) for properties south of Hells Gate to north of Alexandra Lodge. The order only applies to properties within the FVRD electoral area. Spuzzum First Nation has also upgraded an evacuation alert to an evacuation order for the Yelakin IR 4 and 4A, Long Tunnel IR 5 and 5A reserve lands. FVRD evacu…
Evacuation order issued for properties south of Hell's Gate due to Brunswick Complex fires
UPDATE (11 a.m.) – The Thompson-Nicola Regional District expanded an evacuation alert on Friday (July 24) for 100 properties due to the Ainslie Creek wildfire, New properties on evacuation alert include:1409 to 1485 Boston Bar Trail; 240 and 280 Busby Rd; 2545 to 3121 Coldwater Rd S; 964 to 1627 Covert Pl; 233 to 333 Gillis Rd; 5277 to 6020 Manning Creek FSR; 2700 and 2725 Patchett Rd; and 2141 to 2581 Peterson Rd. Previous properties on Evacuat…
Brunswick Complex wildfires grow to over 27,000 hectares combined - Creston Valley Advance
A dozen evacuation orders and four evacuation alerts are in place as the Brunswick Complex fires continue to burn in the Fraser Canyon. The three wildfires have grown to over 27,000 hectares combined – the Anderson Creek blaze is listed at 4,332.9 hectares, Brunswick Creek at 6,139 hectares, and Ainslie Creek at 17,298.5 hectares. “Until the fire no longer poses a threat to the community, values protection is the top priority,” BC Wildfire Servi…
More Shuswap firefighters deployed to help fight wildfires near Boston Bar
More Shuswap firefighters have travelled to help fight wildfires threatening Boston Bar and North Bend. In a social media post earlier this month, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District said three more firefighters from local fire departments have deployed to 'support the fight against the Brunswick...
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