Wildfire evacuation order for Boston Bar, B.C., area alert also extended Wildfire evacuation order for Boston Bar, B.C. Jul 5, 2026 2 hrs ago SMS Email Trees burned by a wildfire are seen on the side of a mountain in Williams Lake, B.C., on Monday, July 31, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck DD/GAC SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An out-of-control wildfire burning near the community of Boston Bar, B.C., has triggered an evacuation order and an accompanying alert.Officials have declared a local state of emergency and say residents in North Bend, Electoral Area A, are being told to get out now.For this tactical evacuation, locals are being advised to gather family members, pets, and essential items such as government ID.An alert in the same area has been extended north and south of Area A, at the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service. Discovered on July 2, the Brunswick Creek fire has since grown to 100 hectares and is believed to have been sparked by human activity.Currently, the fire is burning on the west side of the Fraser River, and the Wildfire Service says it expects the blaze will continue to grow.This report by ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû was first published July 4, 2026. ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags National Bc Disaster More National Stories Amid push for foreign registry, many say other measures needed to fight interference No evidence to support conspiracy between 'Freedom Convoy' organizers: defence RCMP to reflect on painful history as Canada's police service on 150th anniversary Vatican's return of Indigenous artifacts applauded, but is it really a gift? Best for world if Netanyahu leaves office 'sooner rather than later': Liberal MP MPs 'wittingly' took part in foreign interference: national security committee Two foreign nationals arrested in Surrey, B.C., in extortion shooting N.W.T. First Nation accuses head of economic development arm of diverting millions Winnipeg MP pushes 'Red Dress' alert system for missing, murdered Indigenous women +16 3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia You might be interested in Ontario man missing since 1988 identified as Toronto motorcycle crash victim Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS Miller calls for rights museum to change wording in Palestinian displacement exhibit +3 Heartbroken girlfriend of B.C. captain tells of close call days before deadly sinking Sign Up to Newsletters Get the latest from ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû News in your inbox. Select the emails you're interested in below. Atlantic News Today The Atlantic News Today newsletter keeps you updated on the latest stories from Eastern Canada . It is sent from Monday to Friday. Top News Today Top News Today newsletter delivers the day's essential stories from the Maritimes and top national headlines, directly to your inbox every day of the week. Enter your information to receive these newsletters Email First name Last name Sign up Success! An email has been sent with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. All our emails are free and can be cancelled at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter. ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû +2 For credit unions, reconciliation is a true partnership For many Indigenous communities, access to financial services and economic opportu… Sending money abroad? Here’s how digital transfers work – and why Canadians are using them Trust in international money transfers has long been tied to physical places: a ba… Similar Stories Wildfire evacuation order for Boston Bar, B.C., area alert also extended Canadian, American air forces conduct joint flypast in Ottawa for Fourth of July Canadian fans say they are proud of men's soccer team despite loss to Morocco
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