Boston Bar residents ordered to 'leave now' due to new, fast-moving fire
A fast-moving wildfire near Boston Bar, British Columbia, has forced immediate evacuation orders for residents in the area. The fire has grown to 1,000 hectares, leading to the closure of Highway 1 and the establishment of emergency reception centers.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing threat of wildfires to infrastructure and public safety in Western Canada due to extreme weather conditions.
A new wildfire that ignited south of the community has more than tripled in size Tuesday evening due to strong winds.
"You are in danger and need to evacuate now," the district statement reads. "For your safety, residents who have remained in the community must leave now."
Several additional properties have been placed under evacuation order on Tuesday evening, including properties in and around Hell's Gate and on Scuzzy Creek forest service road, south of Boston Bar.
The latest evacuation orders can be found here .
The wildfire has closed Highway 1 in both directions from 3 kilometres south of Jackass Mountain Summit to 22 kilometres north of Yale.
Highway 5 is being used as an alternate route. Those evacuating Boston Bar must drive northbound on Highway 1.
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