Wildfire north of Boston Bar expands to 1,230 hectares, affecting Fraser Canyon air quality
Brunswick Creek fire grew from 100 hectares Saturday to over 1,200 by Monday; evacuation orders affect more than 100 homes.
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The Brunswick Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar has exploded in size, growing from 100 hectares on Saturday to 1,230 hectares as of Monday at 5 p.m., with crews battling high winds and poor visibility.
The blaze, discovered Thursday and believed to be human-caused, is currently classified as out of control. BC Wildfire Service crews are supported by local fire departments, three initial attack crews, two-unit crews, and two response officers.
The Fraser Valley Regional District and Boothroyd Indian Band have issued evacuation orders for the North Bend community and adjacent properties on the west side of the Fraser River. More than 100 homes have been ordered evacuated while about 200 others remain on evacuation alert.
Smoke from the fire has degraded air quality across the Fraser Canyon. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a yellow air quality warning, recommending that older people, those with chronic health issues, and pregnant people limit their exposure. The smoke is expected to persist for several days.
Meanwhile, another out-of-control wildfire discovered Monday just east of Kamloops has grown to 20 hectares in less than a day and is also believed to be human-caused.
