A swift-moving grass wildfire near Boston Bar triggered critical evacuation notices overnight on July 22, 2026.

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

Emergency crews told all residents in the sector to leave promptly.

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

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