Fraser Canyon wildfires threaten homes as fires grow

Wildfires continue to rage in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon, posing a significant threat to residents and their property. The Brunswick Complex fires, including the Ainslie Creek fire which has expanded to over 15,500 hectares, and the Brunswick Creek fire across the river now at 2,600 hectares, are actively burning and encroaching on the community of Boston Bar.

Fire crews are working intensely to combat the out-of-control blaze, which has already resulted in the destruction of several homes. The Blue Lake Resort, located north of Boothroyd, has been particularly hard-hit, with its driveway now littered with downed trees and debris.

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As far as sleeping, you can’t sleep anyways because every time, you know, everything comes to your head and you’re just thinking of this little thing, that little thing.

Saeed Mansouri, operations manager at the resort, shared the emotional toll of the fires, stating, "As far as sleeping, you can’t sleep anyways because every time, you know, everything comes to your head and you’re just thinking of this little thing, that little thing." Despite the devastation, he added, "Yeah, this is how it is, but spirit is up."

Authorities have issued evacuation alerts for the Ainslie Creek wildfire. Additionally, seven evacuation orders and two evacuation alerts are in effect for the Brunswick Creek fire, urging residents to leave threatened areas.

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Yeah, this is how it is, but spirit is up.