Fire officials said Saturday the Brunswick Creek wildfire had grown to .44 square kilometres, up from .14 sq. km. on Friday.
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An evacuation alert has been issued by the Fraser Valley Regional District for properties near an out-of-control wildfire close to Boston Bar.
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The B.C. Wildfire Service says the Brunswick Creek blaze, believed to be human caused, is burning along Chaumox Road near Brunswick Creek. As of Saturday afternoon, the fire had grown to about .44 square kilometres, up from .14 sq. km. on Friday.
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Four properties on Chaumox Road north of North Bend are on evacuation alert. Fire officials say strong wind gusts are expected Saturday, which could fan the flames and hamper firefighting efforts.
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B.C. Wildfire Service crews are assisting the Boston Bar Fire Department in response to wildfire. Air support has been limited due to weather and terrain.
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Highway 1 is not expected to be affected by the fire.
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Traffic along Chaumox Road is restricted to local residents only, and authorities are asking people to stay away from the area.
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The wildfire will continue to produce smoke in the area. Residents with health sensitivities should take steps to reduce their exposure to smoke, the regional district advised.
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As of Friday evening there were 19 active wildfires in the province, including three considered out of control.
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Fire officials say, despite a cooler weather pattern moving throughout the province, temperatures are expected to increase over the weekend and drought remains a concern.
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Warmer weather would also raise the risk of new fires and increased fire behaviour in some areas of the province, including the Chilcotin and Southern Interior.
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