Two out-of-control wildfires near Boston Bar, British Columbia, have damaged at least seven structures in the past 24 hours, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek fires, each spanning thousands of hectares, prompted a new evacuation order for the area on July 16, 2026.
The BC Wildfire Service reported that the Brunswick Creek fire, estimated at 2,500 hectares, and the Ainslie Creek fire, at 1,800 hectares, are both burning aggressively due to dry conditions and gusty winds. No injuries have been reported, but officials warn that the situation remains volatile.
Evacuation orders cover several properties in the Boston Bar region, with residents directed to leave immediately. The Fraser Valley Regional District has set up an emergency reception center in Hope for displaced residents. The cause of the fires is under investigation.
