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Brunswick Creek wildfire balloons to 1,200 hectares, forcing evacuations near Boston Bar, B.C.
An aggressive wildfire burning near Boston Bar, B.C., has grown sharply and has forced evacuation orders and alerts in some communities in the Fraser Canyon.
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CBC News
· Jun 29, 2026
B.C. wildfire balloons to 1,200 hectares, forcing evacuations in the Fraser Canyon
B.C. wildfire balloons to 1,200 hectares, forcing evacuations in the Fraser Canyon
The Watchers
· Jun 30, 2026
Out-of-control wildfires force evacuations in Wrigley and Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada
Wildfires burning in Canada's Northwest Territories prompted evacuation orders for the communities of Wrigley and Fort Simpson on June 28 and 29, 2026, as two lightning-caused fires remained out of control. The blaze threatening Fort Simpson had expanded to more than 8 900 ha (21 992 acres) by June 29, while more than 62 000 ha (153 209 acres) had burned across the territory. Source
Global News
· Jul 5, 2026
Out-of-control wildfire forces evacuation in B.C.’s Fraser Valley
Residents of North Bend, B.C. are being ordered to evacuate as an out of control wildfire grows in the Fraser Valley. Nearby Boston Bar is also under an evacuation alert.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Boise, Idaho fire map: Large brush fire near Claremont Drive spreads acres; check map, visuals
A Boise wildfire near Crestline Trail and Claremont Drive has burned over 100 acres. No evacuations have been ordered, and no structures are threatened.
BNO News
· Jul 1, 2026
More than 150 structures lost in Colorado wildfire
More than 150 structures have been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire in southern Colorado, where mandatory evacuations remain in place and firefighters have not gained any containment, according to officials. The Aspen Acres Fire has burned 28,314 acres in Pueblo and Custer counties and was 0 contained as of Tuesday afternoon, according to fire officials. [] The post More than 150 structures lost in Colorado wildfire appeared first on BNO News.
Le Monde
· Jul 2, 2026
Wildfire in southern France forces evacuations
The blaze has burned hundreds of hectares and forced evacuations as firefighters battle flames fanned by strong winds and dry conditions.
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Related coverage for "Brunswick Creek wildfire balloons to 1,200 hectares, forcing evacuations near Boston Bar, B.C.": CBC News — B.C. wildfire balloons to 1,200 hectares, forcing evacuations in the Fraser Canyon. The Watchers — Out-of-control wildfires force evacuations in Wrigley and Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada. Global News — Out-of-control wildfire forces evacuation in B.C.’s Fraser Valley. Hindustan Times — Boise, Idaho fire map: Large brush fire near Claremont Drive spreads acres; check map, visuals. BNO News — More than 150 structures lost in Colorado wildfire. Le Monde — Wildfire in southern France forces evacuations