Authorities in British Columbia have issued an immediate evacuation order for residents on Chaumox Road, located north of North Bend, as the Brunswick Creek wildfire expanded to 100 hectares on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The Fraser Valley Regional District has declared a state of local emergency to manage the escalating threat posed by the out-of-control blaze.
The evacuation order specifically targets Electoral Area A. Officials noted that the mandate does not apply to CPKC rail staff, contractors, or First Nations members within the affected zone, as these groups operate under their own established emergency protocols. Regional wind gusts, which reached speeds of approximately 40 km/h on Saturday, have been identified as a primary factor in the rapid spread of the fire.
Beyond the immediate vicinity of Boston Bar and North Bend, the wildfire has caused visible smoke to drift into the Kamloops region. City officials in Kamloops have issued a public statement confirming they are monitoring the situation, noting that while smoke is present, there is currently no immediate cause for alarm for residents in that city.
Emergency crews remain on the scene working to contain the fire. Residents in the affected areas are urged to monitor updates from the Fraser Valley Regional District for further instructions regarding safety and potential expansion of the evacuation zone.