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Officials in the Fraser Valley are urging people to leave areas under evacuation order due to a wildfire near Boston Bar, noting some residents have chosen to stay behind.
No emergency services like ambulances are available in evacuation order areas, and exits could be cut off without warning, according to the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD).
“This is a dynamic emergency with changes occurring quickly, and we need people to leave the area for their protection and the protection of first responders,” said spokesperson Samantha Piper in a Saturday update.
“They are at risk.”
Approximately 450 properties have been ordered to evacuate due to the Brunswick Creek complex. It’s unclear how many people have chosen to defy the orders.
The Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek wildfires are burning on opposite sides of the Fraser River near Boston Bar, combining for a size of about 200 square kilometers.
Wildfire, pictured on a hill behind a home, prompted the evacuation of Boston Bar, B.C., on July 16, 2026. (Attila Banhegyi)
Piper warns people are not permitted to travel within the evacuation order area, noting checkpoints are in place to limit entry to emergency crews.
Highway 1 near Boston Bar is currently open to one lane in each direction, with a speed reduction in place. No stopping is allowed within the wildfire zone.
“Security personnel continue to patrol evacuated areas 24 hours a day and coordinate with the RCMP to monitor for suspicious activity,” Piper said.
Evacuees needing support can find more information on the FVRD website.
An update posted to the B.C. Wildfire Service website Saturday evening notes cooler temperatures and higher humidity the past few days are helping firefighting efforts, but forecast gusts up to 40 km/h have the potential to increase fire behaviour.
